0401.20.40.00/Sheep Milk 5.5% Fat Pasteurized/Japan

Sheep Milk 5.5% Fat Pasteurized from Japan

Pasteurized ewe's milk with high 5.5% fat content for Roquefort cheese production and drinking. HTS 0401.20.40.00 for 'other' sheep milk 1-6% fat. Specialty import in 1-liter bottles.

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

• Sheep milk requires scrapie certification and country-specific veterinary approval

• High seasonal production affects pricing and availability

• Niche market; verify domestic competition before importing