Ghee-Style Milkfat Spread from China

Clarified-style dairy spread over 45% butterfat, solid at room temperature, used in ethnic cooking. Though similar to ghee, its milk-derived butterfat content over 45% places it in 0405.20.10.00 under general note 15 quota for butter substitutes (not dehydrated ghee in 0405.90).

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Differentiate from dehydrated ghee (0405.90); provide moisture content proof under 16%; quota tracking critical for high-volume importers