Butterfat-Enriched Croissant Dough Mix from Japan
A commercial mix for preparing croissant dough, containing over 25% butterfat from dairy products listed in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4, such as whole milk solids. Not put up for retail sale, it's designed for bakeries to produce bakers' wares of heading 1905. Classified under HTS 1901.20.1500 due to its high butterfat content and dairy-based composition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify butterfat content exceeds 25% with lab analysis certificates to confirm classification; ensure supplier provides documentation proving dairy components meet U.S. note 1 chapter 4; avoid retail packaging to prevent reclassification under consumer subheadings