Sweetened Demineralized Whey for Yogurt from Japan
Partially demineralized whey with added sugar for cultured dairy products like yogurt. Falls under HTS 0404.90.30.00 quota provisions of U.S. note 10 for note 1 listed products. Partial demineralization doesn't meet full modified whey criteria of subheading 0404.10.
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
• Document exact mineral removal percentage to avoid reclassification; coordinate with USDA for quota tracking; prepare for potential reallocation of unfilled quantities