No-Stir Peanut Butter from Japan
Stabilized peanut butter designed to prevent oil separation, made with hydrogenated oils and entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5. Classified under 2008.11.05.00 for tariff-rate quota eligibility as peanut paste. Common retail brand formulation.
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
• Declare stabilizers accurately; excessive non-peanut content risks reclassification
• Apply for quota license if required by CBP for note 5 entries during peak seasons
• Use proper Incoterms to clarify responsibility for quota documentation