Roasted Peanut Butter Spread from Japan
Spreadable peanut butter from dry-roasted peanuts, qualifying for HTS 2008.11.0200 entry per General Note 15. The roasting enhances flavor while maintaining pure peanut paste composition.
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
• Detail roasting process in entry docs to confirm preparation status under heading 2008
• GN15 requires precise origin tracing; use blockchain or supplier audits if needed
• Avoid pitfall of 'extra roasted' claims leading to over-processing scrutiny