Nonfat Fluid Milk from Japan
Liquid nonfat milk standardized to 0.3-0.5% fat, not concentrated nor sweetened. HTS 0401.10.00.00 applies directly as it is fresh milk meeting the low-fat criterion in the tariff schedule. Used in school milk programs and baking.
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
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs; apply for TRQ early in calendar year; avoid misdeclaration as higher-fat milk to prevent penalties