Australian High-Butterfat Table Spread

Luxury table spread containing 47% Australian butterfat with cultured dairy notes for bread and toast. Qualifies for HTS 2106.90.34.00 under additional U.S. note 14 to chapter 4 for specified dairy import programs. Provides premium dairy flavor profile at butter substitute pricing.

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.

2106.90.48Lower: 7.5% vs 17.5%

If other food preparations not specifically butter substitutes

If dairy fat content doesn't meet butter substitute criteria, may classify as general chapter 21 food prep.

0405.20.40Same rate: 17.5%

If anhydrous butterfat products over 99.8% milkfat

Very high purity butterfat products classified as dairy fats in chapter 4, not butter substitutes.

1517.90.20Higher: 25.5% vs 17.5%

If vegetable fats exceed dairy fats in composition

Primary fat source determines margarine classification over dairy-based butter substitute heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm Australian dairy export license matches U.S. note 14 TRQ provisions; lab certification required for >45% butterfat claim; track remaining quota balance monthly via USDA reporting