Pure Anhydrous Milkfat for Chocolate Coating from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
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
• 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