Butterfat-Enriched Croissant Dough Mix from Japan
A commercial dough mix for bakeries containing over 25% butterfat, designed for producing croissants under heading 1905. Classified under HTS 1901.20.30.00 as it meets additional U.S. note 3 provisions for high-butterfat mixes not for retail sale, derived from flour, groats, or malt extract without exceeding cocoa limits.
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
• Verify butterfat content exceeds 25% by lab analysis to qualify under this subheading and U.S. note 3 entry provisions
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming no cocoa or less than 40% on defatted basis, plus dairy origin documentation
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent reclassification; common pitfall is insufficient proof of commercial bakery use