New Zealand Butterfat Blend Spread

A premium butter substitute made from over 45% butterfat derived from New Zealand milk, blended with minimal vegetable oils for spreadability. It falls under HTS 2106.90.34.00 as it meets additional U.S. note 14 to chapter 4 for dairy-based imports from eligible countries like New Zealand. Primarily used as a table spread with rich dairy flavor.

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.

0405.20.20Same rate: 17.5%

If containing 95% or more butterfat by weight

Products meeting the definition of butter oil classified in chapter 4 dairy products rather than chapter 21 food preparations.

2106.90.26Same rate: 17.5%

If butter substitutes with 15-45% butterfat content

Lower butterfat percentage shifts classification within the same butter substitute hierarchy but different subheading.

1517.90Higher: 18% vs 17.5%

If primarily vegetable fat margarine regardless of dairy content

Margarine heading prioritizes vegetable oil base over dairy fat content for classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify product origin from New Zealand or other note 14-eligible countries with certificate of origin; ensure butterfat content lab-tested over 45%; monitor annual quota usage via USDA Dairy Import Licensing Program to avoid over-quota duties