Organic 2% Reduced Fat Milk from Japan
Certified organic cow's milk reduced to 2% milkfat, pasteurized and homogenized without concentration or sweeteners. Classified under HTS 0401.20.40.00 due to its fat content between 1% and 6%, in the 'other' category for non-quota country origins. Popular for health-conscious consumers in half-gallon cartons.
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%
Import Tips
• Provide organic certification from accredited body and USDA import permit for dairy products
• Label fat content accurately; discrepancies can lead to reclassification and penalties
• Check for tariff-rate quotas (TRQs); over-quota imports face higher duties