High-Butterfat Brioche Dough Base from Japan
Industrial brioche dough mix made from flour, starch, malt extract, and over 25% butterfat from dairy solids, intended for professional bakery use. Classified under HTS 1901.20.35.00 due to its composition as a non-retail food preparation of chapter 11 goods and dairy, meeting U.S. note 1 criteria. It's not put up for retail and supports preparation of 1905 bakers' wares.
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 detailed ingredient breakdown showing >25% butterfat and no cocoa to secure correct duty rate
• Use commercial invoices specifying bulk quantities and end-use in bakeries to demonstrate non-retail status
• Watch for pitfalls like insufficient proof of 'described in U.S. note 1', leading to higher general rates