0401.20.40.00/Lactose-Free Milk 2% Fat/Japan

Lactose-Free Milk 2% Fat from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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