Irish Creamery Butterfat Spread

Imported Irish butter substitute exceeding 45% butterfat from milk sources, with over 15% dairy fats for table use. Falls under HTS 2106.90.22.00 when entered per General Note 15, distinguishing it from standard butter due to its blended substitute nature.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0405.20.40Same rate: 17.5%

If over 95% dairy butterfat without blends

Unblended high-fat dairy products are classified as butter in Chapter 4.

2106.90.48Lower: 7.5% vs 17.5%

If outside GN15 entry provisions

Same product without preferential note compliance incurs different rates in other butter subheadings.

1517.90.20Higher: 25.5% vs 17.5%

If imitation margarine with dairy but veg dominant

If vegetable oils exceed dairy, it shifts to margarine/artificial mixtures heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm Irish origin eligibility under GN15; label with exact fat and milk solids content; watch for FDA dairy import alerts on contaminants

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