Butterfat Powder for Ice Cream Manufacturing from China
Dehydrated butterfat powder classified under HTS 0405.20.70, consisting of concentrated milk fat in powdered form used primarily as an ingredient in ice cream production. This product qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.03.09 as a good of Mexico or the United States per note 3(a), supporting dairy processing industries. It maintains butterfat content typically between 70-90% for optimal emulsification properties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify USMCA origin certification from Mexican or US producers; ensure butterfat content documentation matches 0405.20.70 specs; watch for moisture content limits to avoid reclassification as whey powder