Bulk Bakery Filling Margarine Cheese Malt from Japan
Malt extract and flour-based filling with margarine and cream cheese powder for pastries, under margarine cheese category. HTS 1901.90.33.00 GN15, low cocoa dairy prep of flour/malt. For commercial bakers.
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
• Supplier invoices must specify 'margarine cheese' for subheading match
• Avoid cocoa addition risking 1901.90.43 or 1806 exclusion
• End-use verification letters from US buyers aid Customs review