Irish Salted Butter Blocks from Japan
Traditional Irish salted butter from grass-fed cows, 81% milkfat, conforming exactly to natural butter parameters without emulsifiers. Enters under 0405.10.05.00 via Ireland's EU-27 General Note 15 quota allocation with required USDA licensing. Exported in commercial 50lb blocks with parchment liners.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ireland benefits from Portugal's minimum EU sub-quota; refrigerate below 4°C during ocean transit; label with exact milkfat percentage for CBP verification