New Zealand Butterfat Blend Spread from China
A premium butter substitute made from over 45% butterfat derived from New Zealand milk, blended with minimal vegetable oils for spreadability. It falls under HTS 2106.90.34.00 as it meets additional U.S. note 14 to chapter 4 for dairy-based imports from eligible countries like New Zealand. Primarily used as a table spread with rich dairy flavor.
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
• Verify product origin from New Zealand or other note 14-eligible countries with certificate of origin; ensure butterfat content lab-tested over 45%; monitor annual quota usage via USDA Dairy Import Licensing Program to avoid over-quota duties