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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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