New Zealand Butterfat Blend Spread

A premium butter substitute made from over 45% butterfat derived from New Zealand milk, blended with other dairy fats for a creamy spreadable texture. It qualifies under HTS 2106.90.22.00 as it meets General Note 15 provisions for duty-free entry from eligible countries like New Zealand, containing over 10% milk solids and over 15% milk-derived fats.

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.

0405.20.20Same rate: 17.5%

If containing 95% or more butterfat by weight

Pure or high-butterfat dairy spreads meeting butter composition criteria shift to Chapter 4 dairy products.

2106.90.46Same rate: 17.5%

If not entered under General Note 15 provisions

Same butter substitute specs but lacking GN15 eligibility fall into general butter substitute category with standard duties.

1517.90Higher: 18% vs 17.5%

If primarily vegetable fats with minor dairy addition

Edible mixtures with over 10% veg fats but under dairy thresholds classify under vegetable fat preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify product origin from GN15 countries like New Zealand with certificate of origin; ensure lab analysis confirms >45% butterfat and >10% milk solids; avoid misclassification by documenting it's not pure butter under 0405

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Australian Dairy Butter Substitute

A solid butter alternative from Australia with over 45% butterfat and high milk solids content, designed for baking and spreading. Classified in HTS 2106.90.22.00 due to compliance with General Note 15 for preferential tariff treatment on qualifying dairy-based food preparations.

Irish Creamery Butterfat Spread

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Dutch High-Butterfat Blend

A Dutch-produced butter substitute in solid form, boasting over 45% butterfat and substantial milk solids for culinary applications. HTS 2106.90.22.00 applies specifically for GN15-eligible entries, separating it from pure dairy butters.

Belgian Milkfat Butter Alternative

Belgian butter substitute with over 45% butterfat from milk derivatives and high milk solids, ideal for baking. Entered under HTS 2106.90.22.00 pursuant to General Note 15 for reduced duties on qualifying imports.

New Zealand Gourmet Butterfat Paste

Gourmet paste-style butter substitute from New Zealand, over 45% butterfat with milk oils, for high-end cooking. HTS 2106.90.22.00 covers it under GN15 provisions for dairy-intensive food preps.

Danish Dairy Blend Spread

Spreadable Danish butter substitute featuring over 45% butterfat and milk-derived fats per GN15 specs. Designed as a butter alternative, it fits HTS 2106.90.22.00 for eligible preferential imports.