Anhydrous Milkfat Butter Substitute from Japan
A high-milkfat anhydrous butter substitute containing over 45% butterfat by weight, used in baking and confectionery. It falls under HTS 0405.20.40.00 as a butter substitute in solid state, derived from milk but not meeting natural butter specifications of heading 0405. Subject to USDA import licensing due to quantitative restrictions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as subject to annual quota; verify butterfat content exceeds 45% with lab analysis; ensure no Mexican origin as prohibited under quota