Canned Salted Butter from Japan
Canned salted butter is preserved in airtight tins for extended shelf life while maintaining 80-95% milkfat content required for heading 0405 classification. Falls under 0405.10.20.00 as 'other' butter since the canning process doesn't alter its fundamental butter composition. Explicitly covered by heading definition including canned butter.
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
• Ensure can linings are food-grade and declared; obtain quota license before shipping as allocations fill quickly; provide fat content analysis from accredited lab to confirm butter status