Butterfat-Enriched Croissant Dough Mix from Germany

Industrial dough mix for bakeries containing over 25% butterfat from dairy sources listed in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4, used to prepare croissants under heading 1905. Not put up for retail sale, it qualifies for 1901.20.0500 due to its high butterfat content and compliance with chapter 4 provisions. This mix incorporates flour, malt extract, and specified dairy components without cocoa.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

20%

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

Verify dairy components qualify under additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 with certificates of origin and analysis

Provide lab reports confirming butterfat >25% and no retail packaging to avoid misclassification

Ensure entry documentation references note 10 provisions to claim correct tariff treatment