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%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
• 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