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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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