EU Dairy Spread Emulsion from Japan
Spreadable emulsion from EU pasteurized milk with 42% milkfat, ideal for culinary use mimicking butter texture. HTS 0405.20.50.00 applies to dairy spreads under chapter 4 note (b), entered pursuant to general note 15 for quota-eligible origins. Contains only milkfat, sodium chloride, and lactic cultures as permitted.
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
• Confirm EU origin eligibility under chapter 4 quotas (e.g
• Portugal access); submit prior notice via ACE system
• Test for max 2% non-fat solids to stay within dairy spread specs
• Common issue: improper documentation leads to 0405.90 default