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

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

Verify dry matter fat content meets >45%; prepare for potential quota reallocation filings; avoid bulk packaging that could imply parts vs finished good