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