Lactose-Free Milk 2% Fat from China
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 — 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
• 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