Spray-Dried Butterfat Granules from China
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.
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
• Verify dry matter fat content meets >45%; prepare for potential quota reallocation filings; avoid bulk packaging that could imply parts vs finished good