Margarine Cheese Spread from Japan
A creamy spread made from margarine blended with cheese powders from headings 0401-0404, flour, and malt extract, containing less than 5% cocoa. It falls under HTS 1901.90.36.00 as a food preparation of dairy goods not elsewhere specified, processed beyond basic chapter 10/11 forms. Ideal for toast or crackers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify dairy solids content via lab analysis to confirm <5% cocoa and classification under 1901, avoiding misclassification to 0406
• Provide certificates of analysis for milk solids (kg cmsc) and ingredient origins for FDA prior notice and customs clearance
• Label accurately as 'imitation cheese product' to comply with FDA standards and prevent holds at entry