Cultured Dairy Butter Blend from Japan
Spreadable cultured dairy product with 55% butterfat from fermented milk, serving as unsalted butter alternative. Complies with dairy spreads (milkfat-only, water-in-oil emulsion) and >45% butterfat for AUS Note 14 quota access. 0405.20.20.00 covers such substitutes entered under quantitative limits.
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
• Include lactic cultures documentation as permitted additive; ensure no emulsifiers per Chapter Note 0405(a)
• Apply for license via USDA regulations before shipment
• Confirm water content <16% to avoid butter classification