Pure Anhydrous Milkfat for Chocolate Production from China
High-purity anhydrous milk fat specifically graded for chocolate manufacturing, with 99.5%+ milkfat and no additives. It qualifies under HTS 0405.90.10.20 as anhydrous milk fat subject to U.S. Note 14, providing stable fat without water-induced blooming in confections.
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
• Confirm peroxide value <2 meq/kg for quality; apply for USDA license early in quota year
• Label as 'anhydrous' distinctly to avoid butter misclassification; use nitrogen flushing for packaging