Industrial High-Fat Dairy Spread Base from Japan
Butter substitute base in solid form with >45% butterfat and >10% milk solids, for manufacturing flavored spreads. Enters under HTS 2106.90.24.00 meeting U.S. note 14 chapter 4 dairy quota criteria. Bulk industrial packaging.
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
• Coordinate with licensed customs broker experienced in dairy quotas
• Retain third-party lab certifications for all entries
• Monitor annual quota resets in October for planning