Liquid Dairy Spread Blend 50% Milkfat from China

Spreadable liquid emulsion with 50% milkfat content, water-in-oil type for culinary use. Classified under 0405.20.40.00 as 'other' butter substitutes not meeting butter's 80%+ milkfat threshold per Chapter Note (b). Used in food service; quota-restricted.

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

Confirm water-in-oil emulsion structure via manufacturer's specs; declare exact milkfat percentage on entry docs; monitor annual quota status via USDA Foreign Ag Service portal