Premium Milkfat Baking Fat from Japan
Solid-state butter substitute made from milkfat exceeding 45%, ideal for pastry and baking applications. Entered under HTS 0405.20.10.00 as it matches dairy spread butter substitute description and general note 15 quota requirements for controlled dairy fats.
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
• Test for milkfat purity (no added emulsifiers per notes); monitor USTR-approved reallocations; pitfall: incorrect country-of-origin marking voids quota eligibility