Smoked Dairy Spread
Naturally smoked dairy spread with 48% milkfat, water-in-oil emulsion from milkfat only. Mild hickory smoke flavoring added post-emulsification. Subject to 0405.20.70.00 quota as 'other' dairy spread per Additional U.S. Note 1.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cheese quota product with smoke flavor
Smoked cheese falls under specific cheese quotas rather than spreads
If compound spreads with vegetable fats
Milkfat-only requirement excludes mixed-fat products from Chapter 4
If primarily edible fat mixture
Edible mixtures of animal/veg fats exceed dairy spread milkfat-only rule
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Smoke flavor must be natural; artificial smoke could trigger food additive review
• Verify no emulsifiers added, prohibited in dairy spreads per Chapter Note
• Country-specific quotas apply; check USDA Foreign Country Allocation List
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Cream Cheese Spread
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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.
Honey Almond Dairy Spread
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European Style Cultured Butter Spread
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Organic Plain Dairy Spread
USDA Organic certified dairy spread, 55% milkfat from organic milk in water-in-oil emulsion. No additives beyond salt and cultures. Classified 0405.20.70.00 as quota dairy spread under Additional U.S. Note 1.
Truffle Infused Dairy Spread
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