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Mexican Fermented Milk Dessert Base from Japan

Industrial fermented milk base for Mexican desserts, classified under subheading 0403.90.95. USMCA duty-free entry under HTS 9823.06.01 for qualifying Mexican dairy production. Used by food manufacturers for flan and custard production.

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

• Intended industrial use documentation supports bulk classification,Fermentation logs verify compliance with 0403.90.95 requirements,Bulk packaging specifications aid customs processing