Lactose-Free Milk 7.8% Fat from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Document lactase treatment doesn't alter core proteins/fats; label as 'lactose-free' per FDA; verify against Chapter 4 exclusions for modified products