Starch-Based Margarine Cheese with Groats from Japan
Preparation using cereal groats (per note a), starch, margarine, and yogurt powder as margarine cheese mix. 1901.90.33.00 GN15 for groats/flour dairy preps, processed beyond Chapter 11, no cocoa. Industrial bulk.
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
• Confirm groats definition from Chapter 11 to support heading 1901 coverage
• Package in non-retail form (e.g
• 25kg bags) to avoid 1905 or 2106
• Analytical reports essential for 'otherwise prepared' beyond Chapter 11 status