0405.90.20.40/Dehydrated Butter Powder/Japan

Dehydrated Butter Powder from Japan

Dehydrated butter powder is spray-dried butter with milkfat reconstituted onto carriers like whey or maltodextrin, resulting in powder form >45% butterfat. HTS 0405.90.20.40 covers as 'other' excluding true butter; used in instant foods and baking mixes. Exceeds water limits (essentially 0% water).

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

• Analyze carrier content to ensure primary dairy fat classification; secure license under 6M kg butter substitute quota

• Label accurately to avoid 1901 infant food misclassification; test moisture <5% confirming dehydration