Custard Filling Butter Substitute from Japan
Solid fat blend for bakery custard fillings, incorporating over 15% butter-derived oils and more than 10% milk solids for rich mouthfeel. HTS 2106.90.28.00 applies as it's a specialized food preparation mimicking butter in desserts, excluded from pure dairy or baking powder categories. Commonly used in pies and pastries.
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
• Submit production recipes to CBP if challenged, emphasizing butter substitute function over pure shortening
• Comply with FSMA requirements by including supplier food safety certifications
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing shipments; declare full retail potential for accurate duty assessment