Ghee Clarified Butterfat from Mexico
Traditional clarified butter made by simmering butter to remove water and milk solids, resulting in nearly pure milkfat over 99% concentration. Falls under HTS 0405.90.10.40 as 'other' dairy fat entered under U.S. note 14 quota for butter substitutes over 45% butterfat. Excluded from 0405.10 butter definition per subheading note.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
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
Import Tips
• Confirm anhydrous fat content >99% and origin eligibility for quota; provide processing documentation showing removal of water/non-fats; check for lactic cultures which may affect classification