Commercial Viennoiserie Butter Dough Premix from Japan
Premix for Viennoiserie products like pain au chocolat dough, >25% butterfat, bulk for bakeries. Classed in HTS 1901.20.30.00 via U.S. note 3 for non-retail high-fat bakers' mixes.
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
• Reference additional U.S. note 1 compliance in invoices for smooth clearance
• Batch-test cocoa to confirm <40% defatted; trace amounts can trigger audits
• Declare as 'institutional use only' to prevent retail misclassification pitfalls