Buffalo Milk from China
Fresh buffalo milk with naturally high fat content exceeding 10%, not concentrated or sweetened, used in mozzarella and traditional cheeses. Classified in HTS 0401.50.75.00 as 'other' high-fat milk and cream. Sourced from water buffalo in regions like Italy and India.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Require veterinary health certificates confirming disease-free status; apply for dairy import license early
• Test for antibiotic residues to meet FDA standards