Whole Pasteurized Milk from Japan
Pasteurized cow's milk with 3.25% fat content, not concentrated and without added sugar, packaged in 1-liter cartons for retail sale. It falls under HTS 0401.20.20.00 due to its fat content between 1% and 6% by weight and being subject to the annual import quota of 11,356,236 liters. This classification applies to fluid milk imported within the quota limit for direct consumption.
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
• Obtain USDA import license prior to shipment as entries exceed quota limits face high over-quota duties; verify fat content via lab analysis to confirm 1-6% range; provide certificate of analysis showing no added sugar or concentration