High-Fat Dairy Spread from Germany
High-fat dairy spread is a butter-like product with 70-79% milkfat, spreadable emulsion not meeting dairy spread (39-80%) or butter thresholds due to formulation. Under HTS 0405.90.20.40 as residual 'other' dairy fats from milk. Popular for artisanal bread toppings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Precise fat content testing critical to distinguish from 0405.20 dairy spreads (<80% fat); USDA quota license if >45% butterfat
• Provide emulsion type documentation (water-in-oil); monitor country-specific TRQ access