High-Fat Dairy Cooking Spread from China
A spreadable emulsion with 50% milk-derived butterfat, marketed as a butter alternative for professional kitchens. Classified under HTS 0405.20.30.00 for dairy spreads containing over 45% butterfat but less than true butter specs. Ideal for high-heat applications without added emulsifiers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm water-in-oil emulsion type and milkfat-only fat content per chapter notes; prepare certificate of origin excluding Mexico; monitor quota reallocations via USDA/ USTR updates to avoid delays