Anhydrous Milkfat Butter Substitute from China
A concentrated dairy spread containing over 45% butterfat derived from milk, used as a butter substitute in baking and cooking. It meets HTS 0405.20.30.00 criteria as a butter substitute in solid state with high milkfat content, distinguishing it from standard butter which requires 80%+ milkfat. This product is processed for commercial food manufacturing applications.
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
• Obtain USDA import license due to annual quota of 6,080,500 kg for butter substitutes over 45% butterfat; verify milkfat content via lab analysis to avoid reclassification; exclude Mexican-origin products as prohibited under quota