HS code 040520 tariff rate

HS 040520

Dairy spreads:

Current US base rate (structured schedule)

15.4¢/kg

Rates vary by line: 15.4¢/kg, $1.996/kg, 13.1¢/kg, 10%, 70.4¢/kg + 8.5%, 6.4%

Effective date

No dated action in the last 30 days. The base rate above stands until a new action takes effect.

Duty stack summary

• Base rate (MFN): varies by line (15.4¢/kg, $1.996/kg, 13.1¢/kg, 10%, 70.4¢/kg + 8.5%, 6.4%).
• Additional duties noted: none on these lines in the structured schedule.
• Recent trade actions: none in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category.

Summary

HS 040520 covers dairy spreads:. The structured schedule lists a base rate of 15.4¢/kg on most lines in this category. No trade action in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category. Confirm the classification of your specific goods with your broker.

What this rate means for an importer

No single base rate covers this category. Lines carry different rates, shown in the table below.

The base rate is only the starting point. Extra duties from trade actions sit on top of it and change more often than the base schedule. Before you set a price or sign a purchase order, run the code through the free lookup to see recent actions.

Tariff lines in this category

Showing 9 of 9 lines. Match your goods to the closest line.

Line	Base rate	Goods
0405.20	See schedule	Dairy spreads:
0405.20.10.00	15.4¢/kg	Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
0405.20.20.00	15.4¢/kg	Described in additional U.S. note 14 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
0405.20.30.00	$1.996/kg	Other
0405.20.40.00	13.1¢/kg	Other
0405.20.50.00	10%	Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
0405.20.60.00	10%	Described in additional U.S. note 10 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
0405.20.70.00	70.4¢/kg + 8.5%	Other
0405.20.80.00	6.4%	Other

More in HS chapter 04 (Dairy produce)

All 33 codes in chapter 04

Nearby codes: 040390 040410 040490 040510 040590 040610 040620

Nearby chapters: Chapter 03 - Chapter 05

HS 040520 questions

What is the US base rate for HS 040520?

No single rate covers this category. Lines carry different rates: 15.4¢/kg, $1.996/kg, 13.1¢/kg, 10%, 70.4¢/kg + 8.5%, 6.4%, listed in the table on this page. Match your goods to the closest line and confirm it with your broker.

Does the base rate tell the full story for HS 040520?

No. Extra duties from trade actions can sit on top of the base rate and change often. Use the free lookup to see recent actions for this code before you commit to a price.

Where does this rate come from?

The base rate comes from the structured US tariff schedule, read through the Tariff Wire HS lookup. Recent actions come from published Federal Register notices from the last 30 days. Each lookup links its official source.

Can I use this page to classify my goods?

No. This page covers the HS-6 product category. The exact 8 or 10 digit classification of your goods, and what you owe on a specific entry, is work for you and your licensed customs broker.

How do I get an alert if the rate for HS 040520 changes?

Tariff Wire Pro watches this category every day and sends one plain-English alert when a change touches it, with the official source linked. That monitoring is part of the paid plan.