Milkfat Butter Base 90% from Japan
Concentrated butterfat fraction at 90% milkfat used as base for ice cream and confectionery production. HTS 0405.90.10.40 applies as butter substitute >45% milkfat under quota provisions of U.S. note 14. Exceeds dairy spread milkfat minimum but doesn't meet exact butter specs.
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
• Submit detailed fat composition analysis certificate; ensure quota availability via USDA before contracting; monitor annual quota fill rates as reallocation affects later imports