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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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