Australian Salted Butter Blocks from China
Salted butter blocks produced in Australia with 82% milkfat, maximum 2% milk solids-not-fat, and maximum 16% water content, meeting natural butter specifications under heading 0405. This product qualifies for entry under additional U.S. note 6 quota provisions for Australian dairy exports.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license required for note 6 quota entries; verify origin certificates as Mexico products excluded; test milkfat content (80-95%) to avoid reclassification as dairy spread