New Zealand Butterfat Blend Spread from Germany
A premium butter substitute made from over 45% butterfat derived from New Zealand dairy, blended with vegetable oils for spreadability. It falls under HTS 2106.90.32.00 as a high-butterfat butter substitute entered under General Note 15 provisions for duty-free treatment of New Zealand origin goods under the USMCA. Primarily used as a table spread for bread and cooking.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify product meets over 45% butterfat threshold with lab analysis; obtain Certificate of Origin proving New Zealand sourcing under General Note 15
• Ensure no transshipment to avoid origin disqualification
• Track dairy TRQ allocations as they may impact entry