Malt Extract Dairy Paste for Bakery Margarine Cheese from Japan
A paste blending malt extract, milk powder (0402), and margarine for use in bakery fillings mimicking cheese flavor. HTS 1901.90.33.00 applies under GN15 for food preps of malt extract and dairy not elsewhere specified, with cocoa under 5%. Designed for industrial incorporation.
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 end-user statements confirming bakery/industrial use to support GN15 entry
• Ensure invoice details match 'margarine cheese' description and include analytical certs for composition
• Watch for potato starch content which could trigger exclusion if exceeding vegetable flour notes