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
30%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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