European Style Cultured Butter Spread

Cultured dairy spread with lactic cultures, 60% milkfat in water-in-oil emulsion. Contains harmless lactic-acid bacteria per butter notes but stays under 80% fat threshold. 0405.20.70.00 classification due to dairy spread definition and quota applicability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+17.5%26%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0405.10.10Higher: 35% vs 26%

If cultured with 80-95% milkfat

Meets natural butter definition including cultures of lactic-acid bacteria

3502.20.00Lower: 17.5% vs 26%

If >80% whey protein concentrate

Chapter exclusion sends high whey protein products to albumins heading

0404.10Lower: 18.5% vs 26%

If modified whey with removed lactose/proteins

Subheading note defines modified whey separately from dairy spreads

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document lactic culture usage but ensure milkfat stays below 80% to avoid butter reclassification

Apply for license early; EU countries have specific quota allocations

Refrigerated container mandatory; temperature logs required for entry

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