USMCA Mexican Low-Heat Skim Milk Powder from Japan
Low-heat skim milk powder manufactured in Mexico using controlled spray drying temperatures, qualifying for HTS 9823.02.01 USMCA treatment from subheading 0402.10.50. Ideal for applications requiring high solubility and protein functionality. Mexican origin enables duty-free entry under general note 11.
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
• Include heat treatment specifications in technical documentation
• Test for scorched particles (<15mg/25g) to confirm low-heat processing
• Maintain supply chain records proving Mexican production origin