Commercial Croissant Dough Mix from China
A bulk dough mix for professional bakeries containing over 25% butterfat, designed for preparing croissants under heading 1905. It consists of flour, malt extract, and high butterfat content, not put up for retail sale. Classified under 1901.20.40.00 as a food preparation of flour and malt extract not containing significant cocoa.
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
• Verify butterfat content exceeds 25% via lab analysis for correct subheading; misclassification risks penalties
• Provide commercial invoices specifying non-retail bulk packaging and no cocoa content over limits
• Ensure FDA prior notice and facility registration for dairy-derived preparations to avoid holds