Rancid Butter for Rendering from China

Aged rancid butter used in industrial fat rendering, meeting chapter 0405(a) definition including rancid forms. Classified HTS 0405.90.05.40 as 'other' dairy fat under quota provisions, not standard consumer butter.

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 industrial end-use declaration; test for allowable lactic cultures per chapter note; quota license essential before calendar year limits reached