Belgian Coffee Cream Quota from Japan
Rich coffee cream exceeding 10% fat, plain and unconcentrated, under note 6 for Belgium/Denmark aggregate quota access. Classed in 0401.50.50.00 requiring USDA oversight. Designed for stable coffee additions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Aggregate Belgium/Denmark quota needs specific license notation; certify fat via HPLC
• Pitfall: mislabeling as UHT shifts scrutiny
• Maintain cold chain docs