Buffalo Milk 4.8% Fat Pasteurized from Japan
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 — 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
• 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