Lactose-Free Skim Milk from Japan
Lactose-free skim milk (fat ≤1%) achieved via lactase enzyme, still classified as milk. HTS 0401.10.00.00 as processing doesn't remove enough to qualify as modified whey. For lactose-intolerant consumers.
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
• Include enzyme treatment disclosure; FDA prior notice required; test lactose levels <0.1% for claims