Aseptic Buttermilk from Japan
Shelf-stable aseptic-packaged fluid buttermilk processed to kill bacteria while preserving cultures, butterfat <0.5%. Classified HTS 0403.90.20.00 as fluid fermented milk product despite extended shelf life. Used where refrigeration unavailable.
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
• Include aseptic processing validation; comply with FDA low-acid canned food rules; check tariff shift rules for packaging