European-Style Butterfat Blend

Solid blend emulating European high-fat butters with 49% butterfat as cooking substitute. Under HTS 2106.90.36.00 for milkfat-dominant butter alternative profile. Features cultured notes for authenticity.

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.

0405.10Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If marketed as cultured butter product

Regional butter styles without substitute function remain Chapter 4 dairy.

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