Fortified Low-Fat Milk Powder for Baking from Japan
Low-fat milk powder (2.8% fat) fortified with vitamins A and D, produced by concentrating and drying cow's milk without sweeteners. It qualifies for HTS 0402.21.05.00 as powder >1.5% but ≤3% fat, unsweetened, under U.S. note 7 quota provisions needing USDA oversight. Primarily used in commercial baking mixes.
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
• Document vitamin fortification doesn't alter dairy classification but include nutritional analysis; secure quota license early in quota year; test for moisture content as excess can trigger rejection