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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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