Sterilized Evaporated Skim Milk from Japan
UHT sterilized evaporated skim milk (<0.5% fat) in bulk for long-shelf life industrial applications. HTS 0402.91.90.00 classification for unsweetened evaporated milk outside airtight quota subheadings. Used in low-fat baking and nutrition products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Sterilization method documentation prevents butter substitute confusion (0405.20)
• Skim classification requires <0.5% fat certification per U.S. standards
• Bulk aseptic bag-in-box avoids retail quota complications