Smoked Paprika Dairy Spread from Japan
Rich, spreadable dairy product with 42% milkfat and authentic smoked paprika flavoring in water-in-oil emulsion. Falls under HTS 0405.20.80.00 as unflavored or other dairy spreads not meeting butter specifications. Ideal for gourmet cheese boards.
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
• Document emulsion type (water-in-oil) as required for dairy spread definition
• Avoid quota exhaustion by tracking USDA dairy import allocations monthly
• Ensure no emulsifiers present; butter allows cultures but dairy spreads must be pure milkfat emulsions