Dried Milk Blend for Confectionery Base from Japan
Blend of dried milk and whey solids with sugar for chocolate or candy production, over 16% milk solids, butterfat not over 5.5%, bulk industrial form. Classified HTS 2106.90.06.00 under U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 as non-retail processible mix.
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
• Specify intended further processing in import docs to justify classification
• Certify butterfat via independent testing
• Avoid chapter 18 chocolate mix overlap