Canadian Half-Skimmed Milk Powder from Japan
Medium-fat milk powder (14-18% butterfat) produced from Canadian milk via partial creaming and spray drying, 0402.99.90. Qualifies under USMCA 9823.07.07 note 7(b)(2) Canadian dairy TRQ. Used in cheese manufacturing and blended dry mixes.
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 partial creaming process and fat standardization to 14-18% range for 0402.99.90 validity
• Distinguish from standardized skim (0402.10) and whole milk (0402.21) via precise fat content certification
• Pre-clear TRQ availability through CBP dairy specialists before shipping from Canada