Bakery-Grade Milkfat Butter Substitute Paste

Solid paste-form butter substitute exceeding 45% butterfat from milk sources, with over 10% milk solids, for viennoiserie and laminated doughs. Falls under HTS 2106.90.24.00 as a quota-eligible product per U.S. note 14 chapter 4. Ideal for professional baking operations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0405.90.20Higher: 26% vs 17.5%

If considered blended butter rather than substitute

Customs may reclassify high-fat blends as chapter 4 dairy blends if not sufficiently processed.

2106.90.72Higher: 26% vs 17.5%

If when sold as compound flavorings with butterfat

Products emphasizing flavor over fat substitution use different food compound subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use precise HPLC fat analysis reports for customs verification of butterfat percentage

Enter only through designated quota ports; others face rejection or higher tariffs

Maintain supply chain records proving substitute status vs. pure butter

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