Ghee Alternative Spread

Spreadable clarified butter substitute using over 15% milk-derived oils and vegetable fats. Meets HTS 2106.90.38.00 as butter substitute for culinary uses like Indian cooking. Offers clarified texture without pure dairyfat.

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.

0405.90.20Higher: 26% vs 17.5%

If traditional dairy ghee

Pure clarified butter products without vegetable blending classify as dairy under Chapter 4.

1518.00.40Higher: 25.5% vs 17.5%

If predominantly coconut/palm blended

Tropical fat mixtures without qualifying milkfat levels go to Chapter 15.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide clarification process documentation to distinguish from pure dairy ghee

Ensure halal/kosher certification if marketed for ethnic cuisines

Test smoke point specifications for high-heat cooking claims

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