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Lactose-Free Milk 7.8% Fat

Milk treated with lactase enzyme to remove lactose, standardized to 7.8% fat, pasteurized without concentration. Still classified under HTS 0401.40.25.00 as natural milk in 6-10% fat 'other' if no constituents replaced, per Chapter 4 notes excluding only major modifications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0404.10.50Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If minerals or lactose removed as modified whey

Subheading 0404.10 specifically for whey with removed/added constituents.

2106.90.06Same rate: 17.5%

If further processed with additives

Enzyme-treated with other changes becomes food preparation.

0401.40Same rate: 17.5%

If from Canada

Canadian origin milk gets dedicated subheading in same fat range.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document lactase treatment doesn't alter core proteins/fats; label as 'lactose-free' per FDA; verify against Chapter 4 exclusions for modified products

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