Whey Butter from China
Whey butter is produced from the fat recovered from whey, the liquid byproduct of cheesemaking, meeting milk-derived fat criteria but not standard butter composition limits. It is included under HTS 0405.90.20 as 'other' per chapter notes defining butter narrowly. Used in confectionery and baking for cost-effective fat source.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
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
• Document whey origin to distinguish from cream butter; adhere to 6M kg aggregate quota for butter substitutes; test for max 16% water to avoid butter heading