Buffalo Milk 9.5% Fat Pasteurized from Japan
Pasteurized water buffalo milk with natural 9.5% fat content, not concentrated nor sweetened, used for cheese-making or direct consumption. Falls under HTS 0401.40.25.00 as 'other' milk/cream in the 6-10% fat bracket, qualifying as natural dairy per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify animal source (buffalo) on invoices to avoid cow's milk assumptions; comply with APHIS import permits for non-bovine dairy; test for antibiotics per FDA rules