Lard-Free Butter Blend
A dairy product blend containing at least 45% butterfat, designed as a lard-free alternative for baking and cooking applications. Classified under HTS 0405.20.30 as butter and other fats/melts/oils derived from milk, qualifying for USMCA preferential treatment when originating from Mexico or the US under general note 11. Meets subchapter note 3(a) requirements for goods of Mexico/US provided for in this provision.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dairy spreads with <39% butterfat
Lower butterfat spreads fall under dairy spread provisions rather than butter/oils derived from milk
If contains vegetable fats exceeding dairy components
Edible mixtures with significant vegetable oil content shift to Chapter 15 edible mixtures/ preparations
If flavored or processed as food preparation
Significant processing or flavoring may classify as food preparations rather than primary dairy product
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify butterfat content ≥45% via laboratory analysis for 0405.20.30 classification; obtain USMCA certificate of origin proving Mexican/US origin; ensure compliance with FDA dairy import regulations and pasteurization certificates