Qualifying Country Butter-Oil Blend

Liquid butter substitute blend with over 45% butterfat from General Note 15 designated countries, used in confectionery. Specifically classifiable under HTS 2106.90.32.00 for TRQ-qualifying entries. Provides emulsified texture superior to straight butter oil.

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.

0405.20.70Higher: 26% vs 17.5%

If pure dairy butteroil anhydrous without blending

Unblended dairy butterfats are classified separately in Chapter 4 under dairy preparations.

1518.00.40Higher: 25.5% vs 17.5%

If predominantly vegetable oil with dairy flavoring

Edible vegetable fat mixtures without substantial dairy fat go to Chapter 15.

2106.90.72Higher: 26% vs 17.5%

If other food preparations resembling compound butter

Complex butter-like preparations not meeting specific butter substitute criteria fall into catch-all NESOI.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Apply for dairy TRQ license in advance through USDA; submit butterfat assay from accredited lab

Ensure container net weight and composition match entry docs precisely

Avoid mixing with non-qualifying origin lots