Neutralized Butter Oil 96%

96% milkfat butter oil with neutralized flavor for versatile food applications. Classifies HTS 0405.90.10.40 under butter substitute quota; processing removes buttery taste while retaining fat purity.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0405.10Lower: 10% vs 27.5%

If unneutralized natural butterfat specs

Retaining natural butter characteristics meets heading 0405(a) definition

2106.90.34Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If contains neutralizing salts > permitted

Excess processing agents constitute food preparation

1517.90.50Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If note 14 quota butter substitute

U.S. note 14 specifically cross-references 1517.90.50 for certain substitutes

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify neutralization process in entry docs; sensory panel certification optional; avoid flavor additives affecting classification

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