USMCA Dairy Butterfat Paste

Thick butterfat paste exceeding 45% butterfat from USMCA-partner countries, used as cooking and baking substitute. Enters under HTS 2106.90.32.00 per General Note 15 for preferential tariff treatment on qualifying North American dairy products. Ideal for commercial foodservice applications.

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.

0405.90.10Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If when sold as dehydrated butter or primarily dairy without substitute claim

Dehydrated dairy fats without significant non-dairy blending remain in Chapter 4 as butter derivatives.

2106.90.48Lower: 7.5% vs 17.5%

If containing 15% or less butterfat

Lower dairy fat content shifts classification within the butter substitute hierarchy in 2106.90.

3823.70.40Higher: 19.5% vs 17.5%

If industrial non-food fat preparations

Fat mixtures for non-edible uses fall under Chapter 38 as industrial chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm USMCA origin rules met with regional value content certification; test for exact butterfat percentage

Monitor aggregate dairy import quotas to avoid overfill penalties

Use FDA prior notice for food facility registration