Artisanal Butterfat Cream Substitute for Pastry from China
A specialized butter substitute with over 45% butterfat and high milk solids content, mimicking heavy cream for professional pastry applications. Classified under HTS 2106.90.24.00 due to compliance with U.S. note 14 chapter 4 for quota entry of milkfat-based substitutes. Packaged for commercial bakers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Provide lab analysis certificates confirming >45% butterfat and >10% milk solids for customs clearance
• Track quota usage via USDA Dairy Import Licensing Program to prevent over-entry penalties
• Avoid retail packaging which may reclassify under consumer food prep headings