Milk Protein Concentrate 40% MPC-40 from Japan
Milk protein concentrate containing 40% protein (casein + whey proteins) by weight, used in protein bars, beverages, and nutritional products. Falls under HTS 0404.90.50.00 per U.S. Note definition for MPC ≥40% protein as natural milk constituents product, subject to quota in Additional U.S. Note 1. Not classified as cheese or modified whey.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Lab certification required proving ≥40% complete milk protein content per U.S
• Note definition; obtain USDA license for quota entry under Additional U.S
• Note 1; beware over-quota rates jumping to 85.5% ad valorem