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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽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.

0405.10.20Higher: 35% vs 10%

If dairy spreads with <39% butterfat

Lower butterfat spreads fall under dairy spread provisions rather than butter/oils derived from milk

1517.90Higher: 18% vs 10%

If contains vegetable fats exceeding dairy components

Edible mixtures with significant vegetable oil content shift to Chapter 15 edible mixtures/ preparations

2106.90.26Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

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