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%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
• 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