Anhydrous Milk Fat 99.8% Butter Oil from Japan
Pure anhydrous milk fat extracted from cow's milk with 99.8% milkfat content, used primarily in chocolate confectionery manufacturing. It qualifies under HTS 0405.90.20.20 as anhydrous milk fat derived exclusively from milk, meeting the chapter's criteria for milk-derived fats without added emulsifiers. This product is essential for providing creamy texture and flavor in high-end chocolates.
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
• Obtain USDA import license as this falls under butter oil quantitative limits (6M kg/year, no Mexico origin)
• Provide lab certification verifying ≥99% milkfat content and anhydrous state to avoid reclassification
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as regular butterfat, which changes duty rates and quota eligibility