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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
If butter substitutes with 15-45% butterfat content
Lower butterfat percentage shifts classification within the same butter substitute hierarchy but different subheading.
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
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