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New Zealand Anhydrous Milkfat

Anhydrous milkfat (AMF) extracted from New Zealand dairy, entered under General Note 15 quota provisions for butter oils. Contains over 99.8% milkfat with minimal water content, suitable for confectionery and baking. Classified in HTS 0405.90.05 due to special dairy import allocations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

0403.90.51Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If dried cream rather than pure butter oil

Dairy preparations with different fat content profiles classify under dried cream provisions

0405.10.20Higher: 35% vs 27.5%

If labeled as dairy spread <80% fat

Lower fat content spreads fall under separate subheading per chapter definition

1901.90.34Same rate: 27.5%

If >95% lactose content from whey processing

High-lactose whey products excluded from Chapter 4 per chapter notes

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm New Zealand's quota share within 6M kg annual limit; provide lab analysis showing >99% milkfat; avoid Mexican origin as prohibited under quota rules

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EU Butter Oil GN15 Quota

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Canadian Milkfat for Processing

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Uruguay Anhydrous Butterfat

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Chilean Butter Oil GN15

Butter oil from Chile meeting General Note 15 import criteria, derived exclusively from milk with precise fat/solids ratios. Used in commercial baking and dairy blending. HTS 0405.90.05 governs these licensed dairy fat imports.

Israel Dairy Butterfat

Pure dairy butterfat from Israel, entered under General Note 15 provisions for milk-derived oils. Complies with 80-95% milkfat and maximum 2% solids-not-fat requirements. Suitable for kosher food manufacturing; HTS 0405.90.05 applies.