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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs; apply for TRQ early in calendar year; avoid misdeclaration as higher-fat milk to prevent penalties