Pure Anhydrous Milkfat for Chocolate Coating
Refined anhydrous milk fat at 99.9% purity used as a cocoa butter equivalent in premium chocolate coatings and compounds. Classified in HTS 0405.90.05.20 under general note 15 as it derives exclusively from milk with butterfat 80-95% range and anhydrous properties. Essential for confectionery requiring high melting point fats.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-mixed with cocoa powder
Milkfat combined with cocoa preparations becomes chocolate mixtures under chapter 18.
If labeled as dairy spread <80% fat
Spreadable emulsions with milkfat 39-80% classify separately from pure anhydrous butterfat.
If containing butterfat >45% with additives
Quota-limited butter substitutes with specific fat content and additives fall under food preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include peroxide value and free fatty acid tests proving freshness and purity for anhydrous classification
• Monitor annual quota of 6,080,500 kg; apply early for licenses through USDA's electronic system
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'butter oil' without anhydrous certification, which triggers different duty treatment
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