European Style Cultured Butter Spread from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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