Milkfat Butter Base 90% from Germany
Concentrated butterfat fraction at 90% milkfat used as base for ice cream and confectionery production. HTS 0405.90.10.40 applies as butter substitute >45% milkfat under quota provisions of U.S. note 14. Exceeds dairy spread milkfat minimum but doesn't meet exact butter specs.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit detailed fat composition analysis certificate; ensure quota availability via USDA before contracting; monitor annual quota fill rates as reallocation affects later imports