Organic High-Butterfat Spread from Japan
Certified organic solid spread with 47% organic butterfat and >10% organic milk solids, marketed as butter alternative. HTS 2106.90.26.00 due to exceeding milk fat/solids requirements for substitutes. Appeals to health-conscious consumers.
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
• Include USDA organic equivalence certificates for foreign organic claims
• Lab-verify organic fat percentages match tariff specs
• Avoid 'organic butter' labeling to prevent dairy reclassification