Qualifying Country Butter-Oil Blend
Liquid butter substitute blend with over 45% butterfat from General Note 15 designated countries, used in confectionery. Specifically classifiable under HTS 2106.90.32.00 for TRQ-qualifying entries. Provides emulsified texture superior to straight butter oil.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pure dairy butteroil anhydrous without blending
Unblended dairy butterfats are classified separately in Chapter 4 under dairy preparations.
If predominantly vegetable oil with dairy flavoring
Edible vegetable fat mixtures without substantial dairy fat go to Chapter 15.
If other food preparations resembling compound butter
Complex butter-like preparations not meeting specific butter substitute criteria fall into catch-all NESOI.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Apply for dairy TRQ license in advance through USDA; submit butterfat assay from accredited lab
• Ensure container net weight and composition match entry docs precisely
• Avoid mixing with non-qualifying origin lots
Related Products under HTS 2106.90.32.00
New Zealand Butterfat Blend Spread
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.
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.
USMCA Dairy Butterfat Paste
Thick butterfat paste exceeding 45% butterfat from USMCA-partner countries, used as cooking and baking substitute. Enters under HTS 2106.90.32.00 per General Note 15 for preferential tariff treatment on qualifying North American dairy products. Ideal for commercial foodservice applications.
High-Fat Dairy Spread for Baking
Specialty baking spread containing over 45% milk-derived butterfat from treaty partner countries, entered under HTS 2106.90.32.00 provisions. Designed to replace butter in pastry doughs with improved workability. Meets General Note 15 origin requirements for preferential access.