Sterilized Concentrated Skim Milk from Japan
Sterilized concentrated skim milk is low-fat cow's milk evaporated to double strength and sterilized for long shelf life without sugar addition. HTS 0402.91.06.00 covers this as 'other' unsweetened milk concentrate entered under general note 15. Common in coffee creamers and baking applications.
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
• Test for butterfat content below 1% to confirm skim milk status and avoid fresh cream classification
• Secure import licenses from USDA considering calendar year quota consumption rates
• Label clearly as 'concentrated' vs 'evaporated' to prevent disputes over processing method