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.

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.

0401Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If unflavored fresh cream bases

Plain milk/cream not prepared as substitutes stay in Chapter 4.

2106.90.54Same rate: 17.5%

If with added sugar exceeding 65%

Syrupy preparations with high sugars classify differently.

3302.10Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If used in food-mimicking cosmetics

Mixtures for non-food uses like makeup shift to Chapter 33.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare flavor percentages separately to isolate dairy base classification

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Avoid quota triggers by proving unfinished concentrate status

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