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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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