Food Service Margarine Cheese Powder with Flour from Japan
Powdered mix of margarine solids, cheese powder (0406 but dairy-derived), wheat flour, and malt extract for rehydration in institutional kitchens. Classed in 1901.90.33.00 via GN15 as flour-based prep with dairy, low cocoa. Bulk for commercial use.
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
• Declare kg cmsc accurately for dairy content to align with statistical notes
• Avoid retail packaging to stay in 1901; use industrial drums or bags
• Pre-clear with CBP on GN15 docs to prevent holds on 'margarine cheese' specificity