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
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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