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
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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