0402.91.90.00/Sterilized Evaporated Skim Milk/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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