Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Spread from Japan
Peanut butter with reduced fat content through partial defatting, maintaining spreadable paste form. HTS 2008.11.1500 applies to this other peanut butter variant. Marketed for low-calorie diets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
131.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document fat reduction process to differentiate from standard peanut butter
• Comply with NLEA for 'reduced fat' claims (at least 25% less fat)
• Monitor for moisture content exceeding 2% to avoid spoilage claims