Buffalo Milk 4.8% Fat Pasteurized from China
Pasteurized water buffalo milk with natural 4.8% fat content, used for specialty cheeses and direct consumption, not concentrated. Falls under HTS 0401.20.40.00 as 'other' milk exceeding 1% but ≤6% fat from non-quota sources like Italy. Richer flavor profile than cow's milk.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide species certification; buffalo milk subject to additional veterinary checks
• Higher natural fat content requires precise lab verification for classification
• Limited quota access; expect high over-quota duties for most origins