Rancid Butter Blocks from China
Rancid butter is aged natural butter that has developed characteristic flavor through natural fermentation, still meeting 0405 butter criteria of 80-95% milkfat and proper solids/water balance. Classified in 0405.10.20.00 as 'other' butter for its unique preservation state used in specialty cooking. Contains no emulsifiers, only natural lactic cultures.
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
• Provide lab certification confirming milkfat 80-95% despite rancid state; secure import license well in advance of quota exhaustion; label clearly as 'rancid butter' to prevent misclassification as spoiled goods