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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

Skim Milk Buttermilk from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0403.90.20.00