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Garlic Herb Dairy Spread

Flavored dairy spread with garlic and herbs, containing 45% milkfat in a water-in-oil emulsion derived exclusively from milk. Packaged in 8oz tubs for retail sale. Falls under 0405.20.70.00 as 'other' dairy spreads per Additional U.S. Note 1 restrictions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	8.5%	+17.5%	26%
🇲🇽Mexico	8.5%	+10.0%	18.5%
🇨🇦Canada	8.5%	+10.0%	18.5%
🇩🇪Germany	8.5%	+10.0%	18.5%
🇯🇵Japan	8.5%	+10.0%	18.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1901.90Lower: 16.4% vs 26%

If containing vegetable oils or starches

Presence of non-milk fats disqualifies from Chapter 4 per exclusion note, classifying as food preparations

0405.20.20Lower: 17.5% vs 26%

If butter substitutes over 45% butterfat from specific countries

Higher butterfat substitutes under separate quota (Add. US Note 10) with different licensing

0403.90.90Higher: 37.5% vs 26%

If dried form with added sugar

Dairy spreads don't cover dried products; would fall under dried dairy with Note 1 quota

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label must specify milkfat percentage and confirm only milk-derived fats used

• Check quota availability before shipping; annual aggregate limit applies

• Ensure product temperature maintained below 40°F during transit to prevent spoilage claims

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