Butterfat Danish Pastry Dough Base from Japan
Industrial dough mix for Danish pastries with over 25% butterfat and high sugar content (>65% dry weight), intended for professional bakers. Classified under HTS 1901.20.25.00 due to its composition from flour, malt extract, and milk solids for heading 1905 wares, excluding retail packaging. Enables efficient production of enriched sweet doughs.
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
• Document exact butterfat and sugar percentages with supplier affidavits to prevent duty disputes
• Avoid retail-style labeling or packaging to maintain non-retail status under this subheading
• Check for prohibited additives; ensure no cocoa exceeds 40% defatted basis per chapter rules