Butter substitutes are products that are used as alternatives to traditional butter. These substitutes are made with less than 10% by weight of milk solids and less than 45% butterfat. They are subject to general note 15 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
The HS Code 21069022 specifically refers to butter substitutes that meet these criteria. This HS code is used to classify and identify these products in international trade. By using this code, customs authorities can easily determine the nature and characteristics of the imported or exported goods.
When it comes to the importation of butter substitutes with HS Code 21069022, different countries may impose different duty rates. The bound or Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate for this product is 15.4 cents per kilogram (KG). The MFN duty rate is the rate that a country applies to its trading partners unless it has a preferential trade agreement in place.
In addition to the MFN duty rate, there are also special tariff preference programs that may apply to imports of butter substitutes with HS Code 21069022. These programs provide preferential treatment to certain countries or regions. For example, imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries are eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program.
Other special tariff preference programs that may apply to butter substitutes with HS Code 21069022 include:
When it comes to importing butter substitutes with HS Code 21069022 into the United States, the data shows that the states of Georgia and Vermont are the major importers. On the other hand, the data does not specify the exporting states within the US.
HS Code 21069022 is used to classify and identify butter substitutes with less than 10% milk solids and less than 45% butterfat in international trade. This code is important for customs authorities in determining the duty rates and any applicable tariff preference programs. The data provided suggests that Georgia and Vermont are the major importers of these products in the United States.