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Ghee Clarified Butterfat from Germany

Traditional clarified butter made by simmering butter to remove water and milk solids, resulting in nearly pure milkfat over 99% concentration. Falls under HTS 0405.90.10.40 as 'other' dairy fat entered under U.S. note 14 quota for butter substitutes over 45% butterfat. Excluded from 0405.10 butter definition per subheading note.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty

Import Tips

Confirm anhydrous fat content >99% and origin eligibility for quota; provide processing documentation showing removal of water/non-fats; check for lactic cultures which may affect classification