Milk Protein Concentrate Powder for Ice Cream from Japan
A powdered blend of dried milk solids, sugar, and stabilizers derived from dried skim milk of subheading 0402.21, containing 4% butterfat and 20% milk solids. Designed for industrial mixing into ice cream bases, not retail-ready. Falls under 2106.90.03.00 as a non-retail food preparation from specified dairy sources for further processing.
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
• Verify General Note 15 eligibility and obtain certificate of origin for duty-free entry under this provision
• Provide lab analysis confirming ≤5.5% butterfat and >16% milk solids to avoid reclassification
• Ensure packaging indicates industrial use only to prevent retail misclassification under Chapter 4