Recombined Butter from Japan

Recombined butter is manufactured by recombining milkfat with water, solids, and cultures to mimic butter but often exceeds compositional tolerances like water or solids-not-fat content. Falls under HTS 0405.90.20.40 as 'other' per heading 0405 note (a) explicitly including recombined butter outside strict butter parameters. Common in regions with limited fresh cream supply.

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

• Submit production process documentation proving recombination method; apply early for annual quota licenses via USDA

• Ensure no added emulsifiers (prohibited in true butter); monitor aggregate butter substitute limits including this product