Recombined Butter from Mexico
Recombined butter is manufactured by recombining milkfat with water, solids, and cultures to mimic butter but often exceeds compositional tolerances like water or solids-not-fat content. Falls under HTS 0405.90.20.40 as 'other' per heading 0405 note (a) explicitly including recombined butter outside strict butter parameters. Common in regions with limited fresh cream supply.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.5%
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
Import Tips
• Submit production process documentation proving recombination method; apply early for annual quota licenses via USDA
• Ensure no added emulsifiers (prohibited in true butter); monitor aggregate butter substitute limits including this product