Butter-Heavy Brioche Dough Mix for Commercial Use from Japan

Industrial mix exceeding 25% butterfat for brioche production, aligned with heading 1905 bakers' wares. HTS 1901.20.30.00 applies as a non-retail preparation described in U.S. note 3, based on flour, starch, and high-fat dairy.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

20%

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

Conduct independent butterfat assays; discrepancies lead to CBP holds under note 3 provisions

Document end-use as bakery production to differentiate from retail consumer products

Ensure no cocoa addition; common error is mislabeling blended fats as pure butterfat