Industrial Butterfat Emulsion

Emulsified butter substitute for confectionery manufacturing with >15% milk fats. HTS 2106.90.38.00 classification for bulk industrial food preparations acting as butter replacements. Used in chocolate ganache production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1516.20Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If hydrogenated animal-vegetable blends

Non-milk dominant shortenings classify under Chapter 15 fat mixtures.

2106.90.80Higher: 26% vs 17.5%

If packaged for retail sale

Retail-ready preparations move to consumer-packaged food subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain industrial end-use letter to qualify for bulk import facilitation

Validate against EU REACH if transshipping through Europe

Specify IBC tote packaging for cost efficiency in large volumes

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