High-Milkfat Dairy Butter Blend from China
A margarine-like spread made from vegetable oils blended with high levels of cows' milk solids content, exceeding thresholds in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4. It qualifies for entry under 1517.90.5000 due to its dairy component meeting specific milk solids limits for tariff quota provisions. Primarily used as a butter substitute in baking and spreading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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 cows' milk solids content (kg cmsc) via lab analysis to confirm eligibility under additional U.S. note 10 for TRQ entry
• Obtain prior license from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service for quota allocation; entries without it face over-quota duties
• Include detailed ingredient breakdown and origin certificates to avoid reclassification as heading 1516 dairy fractions