Skimmed Milk Powder 2.5% Fat from Japan
Low-fat skimmed milk powder standardized to 2.5% fat content through spray drying, suitable for infant formula and bakery use. Classified under HTS 0402.21.25.00 because it is milk powder with fat between 1.5% and 3%, unsweetened, distinguishing it from higher-fat or sweetened variants.
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
• Subject to Additional US Note 1 quota; apply for license early in calendar year
• Label as 'not for retail sale' if bulk to avoid quota misapplication
• Test for moisture content (<5%) to prevent spoilage claims at entry