Skim Milk Buttermilk from Japan
Fluid buttermilk cultured from skim milk with 0.1% butterfat, thick consistency from fermentation. Classified in HTS 0403.90.20.00 as fluid buttermilk from curdled milk, not concentrated. Ideal for commercial baking operations requiring consistent acidity.
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
• Use refrigerated containers only; provide microbial analysis; consult HTS chapter notes for fermented milk definitions