Buffalo Milk 9.5% Fat Pasteurized from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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