Laminated Dough Mix with High Butterfat Content from Japan
Specialty mix for laminated doughs like croissants, over 25% butterfat, not for retail. HTS 1901.20.30.00 per U.S. note 3 for bakers' ware preparations from flour and dairy.
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
• Provide formulation sheets showing butterfat sourcing from headings 0401-0404
• Avoid consumer-sized packs; CBP often reclassifies small units as retail
• Monitor for groats content per chapter note (a) to ensure proper flour definition