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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%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

• 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