Milk Solids Shortening Blend from Japan
A baking shortening combining hydrogenated vegetable oils with concentrated cows' milk solids to meet additional U.S. note 10 thresholds for chapter 4 dairy provisions. Classified under 1517.90.5000 for its edible mixed fat nature with significant dairy content. Used in commercial pie crusts and pastries.
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
• Conduct independent testing for kg cmsc to document compliance with note 10 milk solids minimums
• File entries promptly at quota opening to secure low-duty allocation before exhaustion
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete bills of lading lacking dairy content details, risking higher duties