Whey Butter from Germany
Whey butter is produced from the fat recovered from whey, the liquid byproduct of cheesemaking, meeting milk-derived fat criteria but not standard butter composition limits. It is included under HTS 0405.90.20 as 'other' per chapter notes defining butter narrowly. Used in confectionery and baking for cost-effective fat source.
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
• Document whey origin to distinguish from cream butter; adhere to 6M kg aggregate quota for butter substitutes; test for max 16% water to avoid butter heading