Skim Milk from Japan
Fresh liquid skim milk with a maximum fat content of 1% by weight, not concentrated and without added sugar. It falls under HTS 0401.10.00.00 as it meets the precise definition of milk and cream in this category per Chapter 4 notes. Commonly used for drinking or further dairy processing.
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
• Obtain USDA import license if subject to quantitative restrictions; verify fat content via lab analysis to confirm ≤1%; ensure refrigeration chain documentation to prevent spoilage claims at entry