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Dairy Solid Margarine Cheese Emulsion from Japan

Stable emulsion of nonfat milk solids (0402) and vegetable margarine, categorized as margarine cheese under quota provisions. HTS 1901.90.34.00 applies to these cocoa-less preparations of Chapter 4 goods, further processed for food use. Common in food service for sandwich spreads.

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

Pre-apply for TRQ allocation through USDA; monitor remaining quota balance via public reports

Customs requires proof of <40% cocoa defatted basis; test for trace contaminants