Butter-Heavy Brioche Dough Mix for Commercial Use from China
Industrial mix exceeding 25% butterfat for brioche production, aligned with heading 1905 bakers' wares. HTS 1901.20.30.00 applies as a non-retail preparation described in U.S. note 3, based on flour, starch, and high-fat dairy.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct independent butterfat assays; discrepancies lead to CBP holds under note 3 provisions
• Document end-use as bakery production to differentiate from retail consumer products
• Ensure no cocoa addition; common error is mislabeling blended fats as pure butterfat