Cultured Butterfat Cream Substitute from China
A cultured solid spread with over 45% butterfat, fermented for tangy flavor as butter alternative in cooking. HTS 2106.90.36.00 applies to its milkfat-dominant butter substitute status, distinct from cultured dairy creams. Used in European-style recipes.
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
• Document culturing process to confirm it doesn't qualify as fermented dairy under 0403/0405
• Test for live cultures; probiotic claims may require additional FDA premarket review