New Zealand Unsalted Whey Butter from Japan
Unsalted whey butter from New Zealand derived exclusively from milk, containing 81% milkfat with no added emulsifiers, fitting the butter definition in heading 0405. Entered pursuant to U.S. note 6 quota allocations for New Zealand dairy products.
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
• Apply for USDA license early due to annual quota limits; provide lab analysis for milkfat and solids-not-fat; ensure no Mexican origin as prohibited under quota