Gourmet Butterfat Table Spread

An upscale table spread with 48% butterfat from milk, positioned as a butter substitute for bread and crackers. Under HTS 2106.90.36.00 due to its high butterfat in solid form as a dairy fat alternative, not pure butter. Features sea salt for enhanced flavor profile.

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.

0405.20.70Higher: 26% vs 17.5%

If dairy content labeling emphasizes butter over substitute function

Dairy spreads resembling butter without clear substitute intent go to Chapter 4 subheadings.

2106.90.26Same rate: 17.5%

If solid substitutes with 15-45% butterfat

Fat percentage directly determines subheading within butter substitute category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use precise fat assays certified by accredited labs to document butterfat percentage over entry summary

Label as 'butter substitute' per FDA rules; omitting this risks dairy classification and higher duties

For EU imports, note dairy content quotas may apply alongside HTS duties

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