0401.40.25.00/Lactose-Free Milk 7.8% Fat/Japan

Lactose-Free Milk 7.8% Fat from Japan

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 — 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

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