Ghee Clarified Butterfat from Germany
Ghee is clarified butter with high milkfat content (typically 99%), obtained by removing water and milk solids from butter, used in cooking. Classified under HTS 0405.90.10 as it qualifies as a butter substitute over 45% butterfat per U.S. note 14, entered via quota provisions with import licensing.
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
• Confirm anhydrous fat content via certificate of analysis for quota eligibility; secure import license from USDA before entry; declare exact milkfat percentage to avoid reclassification