Lard-Free Butter Blend from Japan
A dairy product blend containing at least 45% butterfat, designed as a lard-free alternative for baking and cooking applications. Classified under HTS 0405.20.30 as butter and other fats/melts/oils derived from milk, qualifying for USMCA preferential treatment when originating from Mexico or the US under general note 11. Meets subchapter note 3(a) requirements for goods of Mexico/US provided for in this provision.
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
• Verify butterfat content ≥45% via laboratory analysis for 0405.20.30 classification; obtain USMCA certificate of origin proving Mexican/US origin; ensure compliance with FDA dairy import regulations and pasteurization certificates