High-Butterfat Danish Pastry Dough Base from Japan
Bulk dough base for Danish pastries with over 25% butterfat, intended for professional bakers to create heading 1905 wares. Fits HTS 1901.20.30.00 due to compliance with additional U.S. note 3 for non-retail, high-fat mixes from flour and dairy components.
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
• Include supplier affidavits attesting to non-retail intent and butterfat percentage to meet note 3 entry requirements
• Label clearly as 'for bakery use only' and test for cocoa absence to avoid Chapter 18 reclassification
• Watch for moisture content affecting dairy solids declaration; pitfalls include incomplete U.S. note documentation