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Shortbread Biscuits from Japan

Rich, buttery sweet biscuits with high fat content for melt-in-mouth texture. HTS 1905.31.0049 as other sweet biscuits, beyond basic meal/flour of Chapter notes.

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

Document butter fat percentage for trans-fat declarations

Ensure cool-chain logistics to prevent rancidity

Differentiate from cakes; provide cut-and-bake specs