High-Fat Dairy Starch Blend from Japan
Industrial blend of corn starch, milk solids, and butterfat over 5.5% for confectionery manufacturing. Under HTS 1901.90.72.00 for starch-based food preps incorporating butterfat dairy not put up retail.
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
• Ensure starch is 'prepared' beyond Chapter 11 via dairy integration per chapter notes
• Document total cows’ milk solids (kg cmsc) excluding water for accurate declaration