High-Fat Anhydrous Butterfat from Japan
Anhydrous butterfat extracted via centrifugation, containing 99.5% milkfat for bakery emulsions. Classified in HTS 0405.90.10 under U.S. note 14 for butter substitutes >45% fat, with strict quota and licensing to protect domestic dairy.
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
• Test for emulsifiers as additions disqualify from pure butter definition; declare under correct quota country allocation; use licensed customs brokers familiar with dairy regs