Anhydrous Milkfat Butter Oil from Japan
Anhydrous milkfat, also known as butter oil, is derived from milk with nearly 100% milkfat content after water, solids-not-fat, and other non-fat components are removed. It falls under HTS 0405.90.20 as 'other' dairy fats and oils from milk that do not meet the exact butter specifications of 80-95% fat with maximum 2% solids-not-fat. Commonly used in food manufacturing for its long shelf life and pure fat profile.
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
• Obtain USDA import license due to quantitative restrictions exceeding 6M kg annually; verify milkfat content >99% via lab analysis to avoid reclassification; ensure no Mexican origin as prohibited under quota