Unsalted Baking Fat 70% Milkfat

Premium unsalted 70% milkfat solid fat for professional baking applications. Dairy spread butter substitute under 0405.20.40.00; doesn't qualify as butter due to solids-not-fat content. Quota controlled.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0405.10.20Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If meets exact 'natural butter' parameters

Precise fat content (80-95%), water (max 16%), solids-not-fat (max 2%) defines true butter

1517.90.90Same rate: 17.5%

If blended with palm oil fractions

Mixed vegetable/dairy fats for baking classify as edible mixtures

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Import Tips & Compliance

Critical to confirm max 2% milk solids-not-fat for potential reclassification; bakery end-use letters strengthen quota applications; prefer block packaging over tubs

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