Natural Peanut Butter from Japan
Peanut butter with only peanuts and salt, ground to a smooth consistency for retail sale under U.S. Note 5 provisions. HTS 2008.11.05.00 covers this minimal-ingredient peanut paste within quota limits. Popular for health-conscious consumers.
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
• Provide compositional analysis showing high peanut content to affirm 2008.11 classification
• Refrigeration during transit prevents spoilage, a frequent cause of import rejections
• Check for note 5 quota availability before shipping to avoid surprise duties