Anhydrous Milkfat Butter Substitute from Japan
A concentrated dairy spread containing over 45% butterfat derived from milk, used as a butter substitute in baking and cooking. It meets HTS 0405.20.30.00 criteria as a butter substitute in solid state with high milkfat content, distinguishing it from standard butter which requires 80%+ milkfat. This product is processed for commercial food manufacturing applications.
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
• Obtain USDA import license due to annual quota of 6,080,500 kg for butter substitutes over 45% butterfat; verify milkfat content via lab analysis to avoid reclassification; exclude Mexican-origin products as prohibited under quota