Anhydrous Milkfat Shortening from China
Solid shortening substitute containing over 15% anhydrous butter oil for pastry applications. Classified in HTS 2106.90.38.00 as a butter-derived fat food preparation serving as butter alternative. Provides flakiness in pie crusts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Certify anhydrous milkfat purity to validate >15% content claims
• Use temperature-controlled containers to prevent melting during transit
• Avoid retail packaging if classifying as industrial shortening to access lower duties