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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cultured with 80-95% milkfat
Meets natural butter definition including cultures of lactic-acid bacteria
If >80% whey protein concentrate
Chapter exclusion sends high whey protein products to albumins heading
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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