Whey Mineral Concentrate with Sugar for Processed Cheese from Japan
Whey-derived mineral concentrate with added sugar used in processed cheese manufacture. Falls under HTS 0404.90.30.00 quota (U.S. note 10) for note 1 dairy products. Natural constituent profile maintained for chapter 4 classification.
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 mineral content certificate avoiding demineralized classification; ensure entry before quota exhaustion; document industrial end-use clearly