Skim Milk Powder Sugar Blend for Yogurt Starter from Japan
Powdered skim milk solids (from 0402.21) combined with sugar for use as a yogurt fermentation base, exceeding 16% milk solids, butterfat <5.5%, not in retail form. Falls under HTS 2106.90.06.00 pursuant to U.S. note 10, chapter 4 for processible dairy mixtures.
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
• Document source subheadings (e.g
• 0402.21.50) in entry summary
• Avoid any infant food claims to prevent chapter note exclusions
• Test for homogeneity to confirm mixture status