USMCA Dairy Butterfat Paste from China
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.
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
• 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