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Gourmet Butterfat Table Spread from Japan

An upscale table spread with 48% butterfat from milk, positioned as a butter substitute for bread and crackers. Under HTS 2106.90.36.00 due to its high butterfat in solid form as a dairy fat alternative, not pure butter. Features sea salt for enhanced flavor profile.

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

Use precise fat assays certified by accredited labs to document butterfat percentage over entry summary

Label as 'butter substitute' per FDA rules; omitting this risks dairy classification and higher duties

For EU imports, note dairy content quotas may apply alongside HTS duties