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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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