Rancid Butter Oil from Japan
Rancid butter oil is aged or naturally fermented butter-derived fat with off-flavors but still >95% milkfat, used in specialty cheeses or flavorings. Classified in HTS 0405.90.20.40 as 'other' including rancid forms per heading note (a), outside fresh butter limits on solids/water. Provides unique umami in gourmet applications.
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
• Certify rancidity level and safety for human consumption (fit for food use); quota license mandatory under butter oil provisions
• Avoid confusion with spoiled goods requiring FDA prior notice; declare as food-grade rancid product