0405.90.10/Ghee Clarified Butterfat/Japan

Ghee Clarified Butterfat from Japan

Ghee is clarified butter with high milkfat content (typically 99%), obtained by removing water and milk solids from butter, used in cooking. Classified under HTS 0405.90.10 as it qualifies as a butter substitute over 45% butterfat per U.S. note 14, entered via quota provisions with import licensing.

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 anhydrous fat content via certificate of analysis for quota eligibility; secure import license from USDA before entry; declare exact milkfat percentage to avoid reclassification