Custard Filling Butter Substitute from China
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.
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
• Submit production recipes to CBP if challenged, emphasizing butter substitute function over pure shortening
• Comply with FSMA requirements by including supplier food safety certifications
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing shipments; declare full retail potential for accurate duty assessment