0402.10.50.00/Low Heat Skim Milk Powder/Japan

Low Heat Skim Milk Powder from Japan

Low-heat processed skim milk powder (<1.5% fat, scorched particles U<7.5mg/25g) for cheese making and cultured products. HTS 0402.10.50.00 'other' non-quota classification. Preserves natural whey proteins essential for cheese yield.

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

• Include U.S. or ADPI scorched particle analysis; low-heat critical for cheese applications

• Refrigerated container preferred; max 20°C to preserve protein functionality

• Certificate of whey protein nitrogen index (WPNI >6mg/g) verifies low-heat processing