Brioche Loaf from Japan
Enriched bread loaf with butter, eggs, and milk for soft, golden crumb, baked leavened. Borderline bread under HTS 1905.90.10.70 if unsweetened and plain, beyond Chapter 11 flour processing without cocoa. Challenges pastry distinctions for imports.
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
• Sugar content under 10% keeps it bread; test to avoid cake shift
• Document as 'unsweetened bread' despite enrichments