Buffalo Milk Cream 18% Fat from Japan
Fresh cream from water buffalo milk containing 18% fat, neither concentrated nor sweetened, used in traditional cheeses and desserts. Falls under HTS 0401.50.25.00 due to fat content between 10-45% without processing beyond separation. Distinct from cow's milk but classified identically per tariff structure.
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%
Import Tips
• Provide detailed fat content certification as buffalo milk varies widely and must stay within 10-45% limits
• Ensure refrigeration chain documentation to maintain fresh status under FDA import alerts for dairy
• Check country-specific dairy quotas in Chapter 4 US notes before shipping high volumes