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Bulk Milkfat Emulsion for Ice Cream from Japan

Liquid milkfat emulsion (55% fat) used as butter substitute base in ice cream manufacturing. HTS 0405.20.40.00 covers this industrial dairy spread not meeting butter specs. Bulk packaging for food processors; quota-limited.

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

Include end-user letters confirming industrial processing use; ship in temperature-controlled bulk tankers; quota allocation favors established processors