Australian High-Butterfat Cream Spread

Creamy spread containing over 45% Australian-sourced butterfat, designed as a butter alternative for baking and spreading. Classified under HTS 2106.90.32.00 pursuant to General Note 15 for qualifying dairy imports from Australia. Offers rich flavor with extended shelf life compared to pure butter.

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.

0405.10.20Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If predominantly dairy butter content without significant vegetable oil blending

Products essentially butter rather than butter substitutes go to Chapter 4 heading 0405 for dairy butters.

2106.90.36Same rate: 17.5%

If butter substitutes with 15-45% butterfat from non-qualifying countries

Fat content determines subheading within 2106.90; non-General Note 15 countries use different provisions.

1516.20Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If vegetable oils predominate over dairy fats

Animal-vegetable fat blends classifiable as margarine fall under Chapter 15 when dairy component is secondary.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed fat composition breakdown showing >45% butterfat from milk sources; secure Australian Certificate of Origin

Watch for seasonal TRQ exhaustion under dairy agreements

Label accurately to avoid reclassification as lower-fat substitute