High-Fat Creamery Blend for Pastry from Japan
Solid pastry butter substitute boasting 48% butterfat and 12% milk solids, engineered for laminated doughs. Falls under HTS 2106.90.26.00 due to its composition as a milkfat-dominant butter alternative. Provides flakiness without pure butter's cost.
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
• Label with exact compositional breakdown to comply with FDA and CBP requirements
• Monitor EU export certificates if sourcing milk fats from regulated regions
• Test for trans-fats as high levels may require additional health claim documentation