Garlic Herb Dairy Spread
A spreadable water-in-oil emulsion made from milkfat with savory garlic and herb flavors, containing 45% milkfat by weight. It meets Chapter 4 definition for dairy spreads (39-80% milkfat, milkfat as only fat) and falls under 0405.20.80.00 as 'other' dairy spreads not specifically provided for elsewhere. Used primarily for bread and crackers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If milkfat content 80% or more
Products meeting butter definition (80-95% milkfat, max 2% solids-not-fat, max 16% water) classify as butter in 0405.10
If containing vegetable fats or emulsifiers
Dairy spreads must have milkfat as only fat; blends with other fats become butter substitutes in Chapter 21
If butter substitutes over 45% butterfat in consumer packaging
Quota-specific subheading for high-butterfat substitutes; subject to separate USDA licensing
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify milkfat content (39-80%) via lab analysis to confirm dairy spread classification per Chapter 4 notes
• Check USDA import license requirements; dairy spreads may fall under butter substitute quotas in additional U.S. notes
• Ensure labeling shows milkfat as only fat source to avoid reclassification to butter substitutes (2106)
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