0405.90.05.40/Ghee Clarified Butterfat/Japan

Ghee Clarified Butterfat from Japan

Traditional clarified butter made by simmering butter to remove water and milk solids, resulting in nearly pure milkfat. Falls under HTS 0405.90.05.40 as 'other' per subheading note excluding ghee from 0405.10 butter definition, entered pursuant to general note 15 quota provisions.

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%

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Import Tips

• Confirm dehydration status excluding it from 0405.10 butter; provide certificate of origin excluding Mexico; secure import license before quota fills annually