Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan · statistical code · HS 0402.21
0402.21.132: Whole milk powder (unsweetened): Provided for in the tariff items set out in TWQ-JP12 in paragraph 12 of Section B of APPENDIX A of ANNEX 2-D (TARIFF SCHEDULE OF JAPAN) to the CPTPP or in the tariff items set out in TRQ-24 in paragraph 25 of Section B of Part 3 of ANNEX 2-A to the Japan-EU EPA
Whole milk powder (unsweetened)
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, in force from 8 August 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
- 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
- 0402.10 In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1.5%
- 0402.21 Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
- 0402.21.111 Imported by the Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation to the extent of the quantity stipulated by the Paragraph 1 of Article 17 of Act on Stabilization of Livestock Management or imported with approval of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries by means stipulated by the Paragraph 2 thereof
- 0402.21.132 Provided for in the tariff items set out in TWQ-JP12 in paragraph 12 of Section B of APPENDIX A of ANNEX 2-D (TARIFF SCHEDULE OF JAPAN) to the CPTPP or in the tariff items set out in TRQ-24 in paragraph 25 of Section B of Part 3 of ANNEX 2-A to the Japan-EU EPA
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Same subheading in other tariffs
0402.21 Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
Japan lines: 0402.21
- 0402.21.111Imported by the Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation to the extent of the quantity stipulated by the Paragraph 1 of Article 17 of Act on Stabilization of Livestock Management or imported with approval of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries by means stipulated by the Paragraph 2 thereof
- 0402.21.131Provided for in the tariff items set out in TWQ-JP11 in paragraph 11 of Section B of APPENDIX A of ANNEX 2-D (TARIFF SCHEDULE OF JAPAN) to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (hereinafter referred to as “the CPTPP” in this heading) or in the tariff items set out in TRQ-23 in paragraph 24 of Section B of Part 3 of ANNEX 2-A to the Agreement between the European Union and Japan for an Economic Partnership (hereinafter referred to as “the Japan-EU EPA” in this heading)
- 0402.21.132Provided for in the tariff items set out in TWQ-JP12 in paragraph 12 of Section B of APPENDIX A of ANNEX 2-D (TARIFF SCHEDULE OF JAPAN) to the CPTPP or in the tariff items set out in TRQ-24 in paragraph 25 of Section B of Part 3 of ANNEX 2-A to the Japan-EU EPA
- 0402.21.139Imported by the Agriculture and Livestock Industries: other
- 0402.21.121Imported by the Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation to the extent of the quantity stipulated by the Paragraph 1 of Article 17 of Act on Stabilization of Livestock Management or imported with approval of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries by means stipulated by the Paragraph 2 thereof
- 0402.21.141Provided for in the tariff items set out in TWQ-JP11 in paragraph 11 of Section B of APPENDIX A of ANNEX 2-D (TARIFF SCHEDULE OF JAPAN) to the CPTPP or in the tariff items set out in TRQ-23 in paragraph 24 of Section B of Part 3 of ANNEX 2-A to the Japan-EU EPA
- 0402.21.142Provided for in the tariff items set out in TWQ-JP12 in paragraph 12 of Section B of APPENDIX A of ANNEX 2-D (TARIFF SCHEDULE OF JAPAN) to the CPTPP or in the tariff items set out in TRQ-24 in paragraph 25 of Section B of Part 3 of ANNEX 2-A to the Japan-EU EPA
- 0402.21.149Imported by the Agriculture and Livestock Industries: other
- 0402.21.211For "the Pooled Quota of skimmed milk powder for school lunch etc.″
- 0402.21.212Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter: other
- 0402.21.216For "the Pooled Quota of skimmed milk powder other than for school lunch etc.″
- 0402.21.217Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter: other
- 0402.21.221〔1〕Imported by the Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation to the extent of the quantity stipulated by the Paragraph 1 of Article 17 of Act on Stabilization of Livestock Management or imported with approval of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries by means stipulated by the Paragraph 2 thereof
- 0402.21.222For "the Pooled Quota of skimmed milk powder other than for school lunch etc.″
- 0402.21.229Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter: other
Binding rulings for similar goods
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Legal notes
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, 0402.21.132 is one of 15 lines under subheading 0402.21, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
The applied rate is a specific or compound duty: 31% + 210yen/kg.
For the same subheading, the Türkiye duty is 180%, the Canada duty is 6.5%, the Mexico duty is 10%–45%, the Brazil duty is 14.4%–28%, the Argentina duty is 16%–28%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is 5%, the Taiwan duty is 10%, the GCC duty is 5%, the North Macedonia duty is 15% and the Nigeria duty is 5%–10%.
Japan imported goods of subheading 0402.21 worth US$83m in 2024; the largest supplier was Singapore.
Questions and answers
What is the Japan import duty for statistical code 0402.21.132?
The applied rate in the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan is 31% + 210yen/kg; the supplementary unit is KG. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does Japan import these goods from?
For subheading 0402.21 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was Singapore (US$62m), followed by New Zealand.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.