New Zealand Milkfat Dairy Spread from Japan
Creamy dairy spread from New Zealand grass-fed milk containing 50% milkfat, used as butter alternative for baking and spreading. Falls under HTS 0405.20.50.00 for dairy spreads per chapter 4 note (b), entered via general note 15 for countries with chapter 4 quota access. Exclusively milkfat-based emulsion meeting 39-80% milkfat requirement.
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
• Secure import license from USDA for quota year allocation under general note 15; provide detailed fat composition certificate
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as butter if water content exceeds limits
• Ensure no emulsifiers beyond permitted cultures