EU Butter Oil GN15 Quota from Japan
Butter oil from European Union countries entered pursuant to General Note 15 provisions, with strict milkfat composition (80-95%) and no added emulsifiers. Used in chocolate manufacturing and industrial baking. HTS 0405.90.05 applies to these specially licensed dairy fat imports.
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
• Apply for USDA license well in advance due to EU quota competition; certify exact milkfat percentage (80-95%) per chapter note (a); track aggregate quota usage across all countries