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%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
• 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