Smoked Dairy Spread from Japan
Naturally smoked dairy spread with 48% milkfat, water-in-oil emulsion from milkfat only. Mild hickory smoke flavoring added post-emulsification. Subject to 0405.20.70.00 quota as 'other' dairy spread per Additional U.S. Note 1.
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
• Smoke flavor must be natural; artificial smoke could trigger food additive review
• Verify no emulsifiers added, prohibited in dairy spreads per Chapter Note
• Country-specific quotas apply; check USDA Foreign Country Allocation List