Butter Brioche Dough Base from Japan
Industrial mix for enriched brioche dough with over 25% butterfat, over 65% dry sugar, and milk solids, entered under U.S. note 7 chapter 17 provisions. Designed for commercial bakeries producing heading 1905 wares like buns and rolls. Falls under 1901.20.20.00 due to high dairy and sugar content without cocoa.
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
• Secure TRQ license via U.S. note 7; track quota availability as oversubscription leads to higher duties
• Label as 'not for retail sale' and include production yield calculations for butterfat verification