Salted Whey Butter from China
Salted whey butter is produced from whey cream separated during cheese making, meeting the exact specifications of heading 0405 with 80-95% milkfat, max 2% milk solids-not-fat, and max 16% water. It is classified under 0405.10.20.00 as 'other' butter since it is neither fresh nor unsalted butter covered by prior subheadings. This natural dairy product contains sodium chloride but no added emulsifiers.
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 due to quantitative restrictions excluding Mexico; verify milkfat content via lab analysis (80-95% required); declare as 'whey butter' precisely to avoid reclassification to spreads