Salted High-Fat Dairy Spread from Japan
Spreadable salted dairy product with 55% butterfat from milk, positioned as premium butter alternative. Classified in HTS 0405.20.30.00 for butter substitutes over 45% milkfat in solid form, allowing sodium chloride per butter notes. Popular in retail and food service.
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 salt content in composition declaration matching chapter allowances; secure prior quota confirmation via USDA; avoid common pitfall of insufficient fat verification leading to duties reassessment