Gourmet Cultured Butter Substitute from China
Liquid-state cultured spread with over 45% butterfat and >10% milk solids, fermented for tangy flavor akin to European butters. HTS 2106.90.26.00 applies as a specialized butter substitute exceeding milk fat and solids criteria. Used in fine dining sauces and toppings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
• Document culturing process and fat analysis to differentiate from plain dairy creams
• Use HS explanatory notes to justify classification during customs review
• Avoid retail packaging over 1kg to prevent bulk food prep reclassification