European Style Cultured Butter Spread from Japan
Cultured dairy spread with lactic cultures, 60% milkfat in water-in-oil emulsion. Contains harmless lactic-acid bacteria per butter notes but stays under 80% fat threshold. 0405.20.70.00 classification due to dairy spread definition and quota applicability.
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
• Document lactic culture usage but ensure milkfat stays below 80% to avoid butter reclassification
• Apply for license early; EU countries have specific quota allocations
• Refrigerated container mandatory; temperature logs required for entry