EU Butter Oil GN15 Quota from China

Butter oil from European Union countries entered pursuant to General Note 15 provisions, with strict milkfat composition (80-95%) and no added emulsifiers. Used in chocolate manufacturing and industrial baking. HTS 0405.90.05 applies to these specially licensed dairy fat imports.

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

Apply for USDA license well in advance due to EU quota competition; certify exact milkfat percentage (80-95%) per chapter note (a); track aggregate quota usage across all countries