Ultra-Filtered Skim Milk from Japan
Ultra-filtered skim milk retaining natural whey constituents, fat ≤1%, unconcentrated. Classified in HTS 0401.10.00.00 as it remains milk, not modified whey per subheading notes. Used in protein-enriched beverages.
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
• Document filtration process to distinguish from whey; secure advance TRQ allocation; test for protein/lactose removal to avoid 0404 reclassification