Bakery Butter Blend Spread from China
Semi-solid spread blending palm oil with over 15% anhydrous milkfat for bakery use. Falls under HTS 2106.90.38.00 as it functions as a butter substitute food preparation with required milk-derived fat levels. Ideal for croissant lamination.
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
• Submit fat origin certificates distinguishing milk-derived vs vegetable fats for accurate duty assessment
• Ensure bulk packaging complies with food contact material regulations
• Pre-clear with binding ruling if blend ratios approach dairy classification thresholds