Rancid Butter Oil from Japan
Rancid butter oil is aged or naturally rancid milk-derived fat included in chapter note (a) for heading 0405, but classified as 'other' under 0405.90.20 due to composition. Used in traditional cheese ripening or flavor compounds. Meets milkfat content but exceeds water/solids tolerances for butter.
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%
Import Tips
• Note rancid status in commercial invoice; sensory testing may be needed for verification; included in butter substitute quota—plan allocations