Other
Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included: > Other: > Butter substitutes, whether in liquid or solid state, containing over 15 percent by weight of butter or other fats or oils derived from milk: > Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 2106.90.28.00
Milkfat Whipping Cream Substitute
A liquid butter substitute designed for whipping into cream, containing over 15% milk-derived fats and over 10% milk solids for stable foam formation. It falls under HTS 2106.90.28.00 as a specialized fat-based food preparation not classified elsewhere, meeting the milk content thresholds for butter substitutes. Used in baking and dessert production as a dairy-rich alternative to heavy cream.
Dairy-Rich Coffee Creamer Powder
Powdered butter substitute creamer for beverages, with over 15% milk fats and exceeding 10% milk solids for creamy texture without separating. Classified in HTS 2106.90.28.00 due to its composition as a milk-derived fat preparation not fitting dairy or sugar confection headings. Ideal for commercial coffee service and home use.
Custard Filling Butter Substitute
Solid fat blend for bakery custard fillings, incorporating over 15% butter-derived oils and more than 10% milk solids for rich mouthfeel. HTS 2106.90.28.00 applies as it's a specialized food preparation mimicking butter in desserts, excluded from pure dairy or baking powder categories. Commonly used in pies and pastries.
Liquid Margarine with Milk Solids
Pourable margarine alternative containing over 15% milk fats and >10% milk solids, designed for cooking and spreading. Fits HTS 2106.90.28.00 as a butter substitute preparation n.e.s., distinguished from pure margarines by high dairy content. Suitable for professional kitchens and retail.
Bakery Emulsion Fat with Dairy
Emulsified fat for bread and cake doughs, featuring >15% milk-derived oils and over 10% milk solids for tenderness. Classified under HTS 2106.90.28.00 as a functional butter substitute in baking applications, not pure shortening. Enhances volume and shelf life in commercial baking.
Dairy Ice Cream Base Substitute
Concentrated liquid base for ice cream production, with over 15% milk fats and >10% milk solids as butter substitute. HTS 2106.90.28.00 captures it as a food preparation for frozen desserts, separate from finished ice cream quotas. Used by manufacturers to customize flavors.
Cream Cheese Fat Mimic Spread
Spreadable butter substitute emulating cream cheese texture, containing >15% milk fats and over 10% milk solids. Placed in HTS 2106.90.28.00 for its role as a dairy-fat preparation not qualifying as true cheese products. Popular for bagels and cooking.
Solid Milk Butter Blend for Pastry
Block-form butter substitute for puff pastry lamination, with over 15% milk-derived fats and >10% milk solids. HTS 2106.90.28.00 due to pastry-specific formulation as food preparation n.e.s. Provides flakiness without pure butter.
Flavored Dairy Whipping Topping Base
Liquid base for flavored whipped toppings, exceeding 15% milk fats and 10% milk solids as butter substitute. Under HTS 2106.90.28.00 for its preparatory role in dessert toppings, not finished whipped cream. Versatile for vanilla, chocolate variants.
High-Milk Fondant Butter Substitute
Fat blend for fondant icings with >15% milk fats and over 10% milk solids, softening sugar crystals. HTS 2106.90.28.00 as specialized confectionery preparation acting as butter substitute. Essential for smooth professional icings.
Milk Solid Croissant Roll-In Fat
Sheetable solid fat for croissant dough roll-in, containing over 15% milk fats and >10% milk solids. Classified HTS 2106.90.28.00 for bakery butter substitute properties, enabling steam-trapped layers. Professional laminating standard.
Dairy-Enriched Ganache Butter Base
Butter substitute base for chocolate ganache, with >15% milk-derived fats and over 10% milk solids for emulsion stability. HTS 2106.90.28.00 as food prep for confectionery, complementing chocolate without separation. Luxury dessert essential.
Liquid Butterfat Cooking Emulsion
Emulsified cooking oil substitute with over 15% milk fats and >10% milk solids, for high-heat sauteing. Under HTS 2106.90.28.00 as butter mimic preparation n.e.s., stable unlike pure butter. Chef's choice for dairy flavor without burning.
Milkfat Shortening for Cookies
Plastic shortening with >15% milk fats and over 10% milk solids for tender cookies. HTS 2106.90.28.00 classifies as cookie butter substitute, imparting dairy richness. Drop cookie and slice-and-bake favorite.
Creamy Dairy Frosting Fat Base
Fat base for buttercream frostings, containing over 15% milk fats and >10% milk solids for pipeable consistency. Fits HTS 2106.90.28.00 as frosting butter substitute preparation, not icing sugar. Cake decorator staple.