Cultured Butter Substitute Spread from Japan
A cultured dairy spread with 47% milk butterfat, featuring lactic cultures for tangy flavor profile. HTS 0405.20.30.00 covers such butter substitutes over 45% fat, permitting harmless cultures as in butter definition. Used in artisanal baking.
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
• Validate cultures as harmless lactic-acid types per notes; track annual quota usage before shipping; ensure no added emulsifiers to maintain Chapter 4 status