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High-Fat Anhydrous Butterfat

Anhydrous butterfat extracted via centrifugation, containing 99.5% milkfat for bakery emulsions. Classified in HTS 0405.90.10 under U.S. note 14 for butter substitutes >45% fat, with strict quota and licensing to protect domestic dairy.

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%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

0405.90.20Lower: 26% vs 27.5%

If below note 14 butter substitute specs

Dairy oils not qualifying as high-fat substitutes go to general 'other' without quota license but may face higher duties.

2106.90.64Same rate: 27.5%

If containing lactic cultures

Products with added cultures or colors beyond butter allowances classify as miscellaneous food preps, under broader dairy quotas.

1704.90.54Higher: 29.7% vs 27.5%

If >95% lactose from whey

Whey-derived products high in lactose (>95% dry matter) exclude to Chapter 17 per chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for emulsifiers as additions disqualify from pure butter definition; declare under correct quota country allocation; use licensed customs brokers familiar with dairy regs

Related Products under HTS 0405.90.10

Anhydrous Milkfat Butter Oil

Anhydrous milkfat, also known as butter oil, is a concentrated dairy fat product with over 99% milkfat content, derived from butter or cream. It falls under HTS 0405.90.10 as a butter substitute containing over 45% butterfat, specifically entered under the quantitative limitations of additional U.S. note 14, requiring import licenses from the USDA.

Ghee Clarified Butterfat

Ghee is clarified butter with high milkfat content (typically 99%), obtained by removing water and milk solids from butter, used in cooking. Classified under HTS 0405.90.10 as it qualifies as a butter substitute over 45% butterfat per U.S. note 14, entered via quota provisions with import licensing.

Dehydrated Butter Powder

Dehydrated butter is spray-dried butter with over 45% milkfat, used in baking and confectionery. It enters HTS 0405.90.10 pursuant to U.S. note 14 provisions for butter substitutes, subject to annual quota and USDA licensing due to high butterfat content.

Butter Oil for Confectionery

High-purity butter oil with 99.8% milkfat, specifically fractionated for chocolate and candy production. HTS 0405.90.10 applies as a butter substitute over 45% fat entered under U.S. note 14 quota, requiring licenses for controlled dairy fat imports.

Spray-Dried Butterfat Granules

Spray-dried granules of butterfat with 80%+ milkfat for instant baking mixes. Enters HTS 0405.90.10 as per U.S. note 14 for quota-controlled butter substitutes, necessitating USDA import licenses.

Fractionated Milkfat for Ice Cream

Fractionated milkfat (butterfat fractions) with 50-70% fat for ice cream bases, derived from milk. HTS 0405.90.10 covers it as a note 14 butter substitute, with import limits and licensing.