Milkfat Whipped Topping Base from China
A solid whipped topping substitute for buttercream, incorporating over 15% milk fats for creaminess. It meets HTS 2106.90.38.00 criteria as a butter alternative food preparation due to its fat emulsification and dairy content. Primarily used in dessert production.
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
• Include stability test results showing emulsification properties typical of butter substitutes
• Label as 'imitation dairy' if applicable to meet U.S. dairy imitation regulations
• Monitor shelf-life declarations to avoid detention for perishable goods