USMCA Dairy Butterfat Paste from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm USMCA origin rules met with regional value content certification; test for exact butterfat percentage
• Monitor aggregate dairy import quotas to avoid overfill penalties
• Use FDA prior notice for food facility registration