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
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
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