Dehydrated Butter Powder from Mexico
Dehydrated butter powder is spray-dried butter with milkfat reconstituted onto carriers like whey or maltodextrin, resulting in powder form >45% butterfat. HTS 0405.90.20.40 covers as 'other' excluding true butter; used in instant foods and baking mixes. Exceeds water limits (essentially 0% water).
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Analyze carrier content to ensure primary dairy fat classification; secure license under 6M kg butter substitute quota
• Label accurately to avoid 1901 infant food misclassification; test moisture <5% confirming dehydration