Premium Anhydrous Milkfat Butter Substitute Blend from Japan
This butter substitute is a high-butterfat blend containing over 45% butterfat derived from milk, with over 10% milk solids, designed for baking and confectionery use. It falls under HTS 2106.90.24.00 as it meets additional U.S. note 14 to chapter 4 for dairy-derived fat substitutes entered under quota provisions. The product is imported in bulk for food manufacturing.
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
• Verify eligibility under additional U.S. note 14 to chapter 4 with precise butterfat and milk solids documentation from supplier
• Obtain import license and ensure entry within annual quota limits to avoid higher duty rates
• Label accurately as butter substitute; misclassification as dairy can trigger chapter 4 tariffs