Lactose-Free Milk 2% Fat from Canada
Lactose-reduced milk maintaining 2% fat content through filtration, not chemically modified. Borderline HTS 0401.20.40.00 if retains natural whey constituents without full lactose removal meeting modified whey definition. Quart cartons for lactose-intolerant consumers.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Lactose filtration method affects classification; >95% lactose removal may go to 1702
• Provide processing validation showing retention of natural milk constituents
• Health claims require FDA pre-approval and substantiation data