Recombined Butter Paste from Mexico
Recombined butter made by recombining milkfat with water and solids to precise 0405 specifications (80-95% fat, ≤2% solids-not-fat, ≤16% water). Classified under 0405.10.20.00 as 'other' butter, explicitly including recombined butter in heading definition. Used in industrial baking for consistent performance.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document recombination process to prove natural milk origin; apply for USDA license early due to annual limits; test for emulsifier absence as this disqualifies from true butter status