0405.90.10/Butter Oil for Confectionery/Japan

Butter Oil for Confectionery from Japan

High-purity butter oil with 99.8% milkfat, specifically fractionated for chocolate and candy production. HTS 0405.90.10 applies as a butter substitute over 45% fat entered under U.S. note 14 quota, requiring licenses for controlled dairy fat imports.

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

• Label as industrial use if applicable to avoid retail misclassification; ensure chain of custody docs for milk origin; monitor quota status via USDA portal to avoid delays