Milk Protein Concentrate 40% MPC-40 from Japan
Milk protein concentrate containing 40% protein (casein plus lactalbumin) by weight, produced from skim milk and whey blend but principally natural milk constituents. HTS 0404.90.28.00 applies as described in additional U.S. note 1 (40%+ protein definition in note 8) and entered under general note 15 provisions for quota dairy products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide certificate of analysis verifying minimum 40% protein content per U.S. note 8 definition; ensure origin documentation excludes Mexico per quota restrictions
• Monitor shared quota with 25+ other dairy subheadings