Certified Organic Dairy Shortening from Japan
Organic shortening made from palm oil and organic dairy cream fractions, compliant with general note 15 for preferential import. HTS 1517.90.4500 applies to this dairy-inclusive edible fat preparation under chapter 4 note 1. Used in pastry production with high melt point.
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
• Include organic certification per general statistical note 6 alongside general note 15 documentation for duty benefits
• Label batches with exact dairy solids content to pass customs verification against chapter statistical notes