Artisanal Butterfat Blend Shortening from Japan
A baking shortening made with over 45% butterfat from milk, blended for pie crusts and pastries as a butter substitute. Classified under HTS 2106.90.36.00 for its high milkfat content in solid form as a butter alternative, excluding it from pure shortening categories. Ideal for professional bakers seeking rich flavor without using straight butter.
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
• Provide FDA nutritional labeling and third-party fat composition tests to substantiate >45% butterfat claim during entry
• Declare packaging details; retail packs may require child-resistant if applicable, avoiding bulk classification shifts
• Monitor for emulsifier levels; high vegetable fat emulsifiers might reclassify under general fat mixtures in 1517