Whole Milk Powder 26% Fat-Free Dry Milk from Japan
This is spray-dried whole milk powder with a fat content not exceeding 3% by weight, produced by evaporating fresh cow's milk and removing water content to create a stable powder form. It falls under HTS 0402.21.05.00 as unsweetened milk powder exceeding 1.5% but not over 3% fat, specifically entered under the quota provisions of additional U.S. note 7 requiring import licenses from USDA. Ideal for baking and dairy reconstitution.
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
• Obtain USDA import license prior to shipment as required for note 7 quota (5,261,000 kg annual limit, excludes Mexico); verify fat content certification ≤3% via independent lab analysis; ensure no added sugar through detailed ingredient documentation to avoid reclassification