Chapter 0401 — Customs Tariff Headings

0401.20Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%

0401.40Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 6% but not exceeding 10%

0401.50Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10%

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Products classified under Tariff item 04.01

A2 Skim Milk

A2 skim milk is fresh, unconcentrated milk with a fat content not exceeding 1% by weight, derived from cows selected to produce only the A2 beta-casein protein. It retains the essential character of milk and is not modified beyond standard pasteurization, so it falls under tariff item 0401.10.10 as milk of this fat content within the access commitment.

Fat-Free Milk

Fat-free milk is fresh, unconcentrated milk with a fat content of 0.5% or less by weight, meeting the ≤1% criterion of this tariff item. It is not sweetened or concentrated, and it retains the essential character of milk under Chapter Note 1, so it is classified under 0401.10.10 within the access commitment.

Lactose-Free Skim Milk

Lactose-free skim milk is fresh milk with a fat content of 1% or less, treated with lactase enzyme to break down lactose into glucose and galactose. This enzymatic treatment does not concentrate the milk or add sweeteners, and it remains within the definition of milk under Chapter Note 1, so it falls under 0401.10.10 within the access commitment.

Low-Fat Organic Milk

Low-fat organic milk is fresh, unconcentrated milk with a fat content of 0.9% by weight, certified organic under Canadian standards. The organic certification does not change its classification as milk under Chapter Note 1, and it meets the ≤1% fat criterion, so it is classified under 0401.10.10 within the access commitment.

Nonfat Fluid Milk

Nonfat fluid milk is liquid milk standardized to a fat content of 0.3-0.5% by weight, fresh and unconcentrated, with no added sugar. It meets the ≤1% fat threshold and the definition of milk under Chapter Note 1, so it falls under 0401.10.10 within the access commitment.

Skimmed Pasteurized Milk

Skimmed pasteurized milk is fresh cow's milk with a fat content not exceeding 0.1%, pasteurized and unconcentrated. It meets the ≤1% fat criterion and the definition of milk under Chapter Note 1, so it is classified under 0401.10.10 within the access commitment.

Skim Milk

Skim milk is fresh liquid milk with a maximum fat content of 1% by weight, not concentrated and without added sugar. It meets the definition of milk under Chapter Note 1 and the ≤1% fat criterion, so it falls under 0401.10.10 within the access commitment.

Ultra-Filtered Skim Milk

Ultra-filtered skim milk is fresh milk with a fat content of 1% or less, processed by ultrafiltration to retain natural whey constituents without concentrating or adding sweeteners. It remains milk under Chapter Note 1 and subheading note 1, as it is not modified whey, so it is classified under 0401.10.10 within the access commitment.

2% Reduced Fat Milk

> Homogenized and pasteurized cow's milk standardized to 2% milkfat, supplied in half-gallon plastic jugs for household use. It is not concentrated and contains no added sugar or sweetening matter, and its fat content exceeds 1% but does not exceed 6% by weight, falling squarely within tariff item 0401.20.10.

3.25% Fat Fluid Milk

> Standard fluid whole milk at 3.25% fat content, HTST pasteurized, in returnable glass bottles for retail. It is unconcentrated, unsweetened, and has a fat content within the 1% to 6% range, making it classifiable under tariff item 0401.20.10.

A2 Protein Milk 3% Fat

A2 protein milk with 3% fat content is a specialty cow's milk produced from herds selected for the A2 beta-casein protein variant, marketed for easier digestion. It is not concentrated and contains no added sugar or sweetening matter, qualifying it as milk of heading 04.01. With a fat content exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%, it falls under tariff item 0401.20.10, which is a within access commitment item.

Buffalo Milk 4.8% Fat Pasteurized

Pasteurized water buffalo milk with a natural fat content of 4.8% is a specialty dairy product used for direct consumption or further processing into cheeses. It is not concentrated and contains no added sugar or sweetening matter, meeting the terms of heading 04.01. With a fat content between 1% and 6%, it is classified under tariff item 0401.20.10, a within access commitment item.

Bulk 2.5% Fat Milk

> Bulk tanker milk at 2.5% fat for processing, unconcentrated, in flexitanks. It is intended for yogurt production and has a fat content between 1% and 6%, with no added sugar, so it falls under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Chocolate Milk 2% Fat (No Added Sugar)

Chocolate milk with 2% fat and no added sugar is a flavoured milk beverage where cocoa is added to a 2% milk base. Since it contains no added sugar or sweetening matter and is not concentrated, it retains the essential character of milk under heading 04.01. The fat content of 2% places it within the range of 1% to 6%, classifying it under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Chocolate Milk Base

> Plain 2% fat milk base for on-site flavoring, pasteurized in IBC totes. It is not yet containing cocoa or any sweetener, and its fat content is within 1% to 6%, so it is classified under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Coffee Cream 2.5% Fat Liquid

Single-serve liquid coffee cream packets with 2.5% fat are pasteurized cream products intended for use in coffee. They are not concentrated and contain no added sugar or sweetening matter, qualifying as cream of heading 04.01. With a fat content of 2.5%, within 1% to 6%, they are classified under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Coffee Creamer Milk

> 2.8% fat milk for coffee service, pasteurized in 200ml cups. It is unconcentrated and unsweetened, with a fat content exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%, making it classifiable under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Goat Milk 3.2% Fat Pasteurized

Pasteurized goat's milk with 3.2% fat is a specialty dairy product for drinking or cheese-making, not concentrated and without added sugar or sweetening matter. It falls under heading 04.01 as milk of animal origin. With a fat content between 1% and 6%, it is classified under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Grade A Pasteurized Light Cream 5% Fat

Grade A pasteurized light cream with 5% milkfat is a table cream product for retail sale, not concentrated and without added sugar or sweetening matter. It qualifies as cream of heading 04.01. With a fat content of 5%, within 1% to 6%, it is classified under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Grade A Pasteurized Milk

> Premium Grade A milk with 3.8% fat from inspected dairies, pasteurized and homogenized in gallon plastic jugs. It is not concentrated and contains no added sugar, and its fat content is within the 1% to 6% range, so it falls under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Homogenized 4% Fat Milk

> Homogenized cow's milk with 4% butterfat, pasteurized for shelf-life extension, packed in 1-liter Tetra Paks. It is unconcentrated and unsweetened, with a fat content between 1% and 6%, making it classifiable under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Homogenized Half-and-Half Creamer 10% Fat

Homogenized half-and-half creamer with approximately 10% milkfat is a dairy product for coffee use, not concentrated and without added sugar. However, with a fat content exceeding 6%, it does not fall within the 1% to 6% range of tariff item 0401.20.10. It would instead be classified under a different subheading of heading 04.01, such as 0401.40.00 for fat content exceeding 6% but not exceeding 10%.

Lactose-Free Milk 2% Fat

Lactose-free milk with 2% fat is produced by filtering out lactose, retaining the natural whey constituents without full lactose removal. It is not concentrated and contains no added sugar, qualifying as milk of heading 04.01. With a fat content of 2%, it is classified under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Low-Temperature Pasteurized Milk

> Vat-pasteurized milk at 3% fat using low-temp method to preserve flavor, in 500ml pouches. It is unconcentrated and unsweetened, with a fat content within 1% to 6%, so it falls under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Organic 2% Reduced Fat Milk

Certified organic 2% reduced fat milk is pasteurized and homogenized cow's milk, not concentrated and without added sugar or sweetening matter. It qualifies as milk of heading 04.01. With a fat content of 2%, it is classified under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Organic 3.5% Fat Milk

> Certified organic whole milk from grass-fed cows with 3.5% fat, pasteurized but not ultra-pasteurized, in 1-quart glass bottles. It is unconcentrated and unsweetened, with a fat content between 1% and 6%, making it classifiable under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Pasteurized Table Milk

> Everyday 3% fat table milk in 2-liter bags, for consumer use. It is unconcentrated and unsweetened, with a fat content exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%, so it falls under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Pasteurized Whole Milk 3.25% Fat

Pasteurized whole milk with 3.25% fat is standard cow's milk for direct consumption, not concentrated and without added sugar or sweetening matter. It falls under heading 04.01 as milk. With a fat content of 3.25%, it is classified under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Premium Grass-Fed Milk

> Grass-fed 3.7% fat milk, gently pasteurized, in eco-friendly cartons. It is unconcentrated and unsweetened, with a fat content within the 1% to 6% range, making it classifiable under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Raw Milk 3.8% Fat (For Processing)

Raw milk with 3.8% fat, imported for processing into cheese or yogurt, is unpasteurized and not concentrated, without added sugar or sweetening matter. It qualifies as milk of heading 04.01. With a fat content of 3.8%, it is classified under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Retail 1.5% Fat Milk

> Light milk with exactly 1.5% fat for retail in single-serve 250ml cartons. It is unconcentrated and unsweetened, with a fat content exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%, so it falls under tariff item 0401.20.10.

School Lunch Whole Milk

> 3.25% fat milk in half-pint cartons for school programs, pasteurized. It is unconcentrated and unsweetened, with a fat content between 1% and 6%, making it classifiable under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Sheep Milk 5.5% Fat Pasteurized

Pasteurized sheep milk with 5.5% fat is a specialty dairy product for cheese production or direct consumption, not concentrated and without added sugar. It falls under heading 04.01 as milk. With a fat content of 5.5%, it is classified under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Shelf-Stable UHT Milk

> UHT-treated 3% fat milk in aseptic 1-liter boxes, stable at room temp until opened. It is not concentrated and contains no added sugar, and its fat content is within the 1% to 6% range, so it falls under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Sterilized Cream 4.5% Fat

Sterilized light cream with 4.5% fat is a commercially sterile product for long shelf life, not concentrated and without added sugar. It qualifies as cream of heading 04.01. With a fat content of 4.5%, it is classified under tariff item 0401.20.10.

UHT Ultra-Pasteurized Milk 3.5% Fat

UHT ultra-pasteurized milk with 3.5% fat is a long-shelf-life product for room temperature storage, not concentrated and without added sugar. It falls under heading 04.01 as milk. With a fat content of 3.5%, it is classified under tariff item 0401.20.10.

Whole Pasteurized Milk

> Pasteurized cow's milk with 3.25% fat content, not concentrated and without added sugar, packaged in 1-liter cartons for retail sale. Its fat content exceeds 1% but does not exceed 6%, making it classifiable under tariff item 0401.20.10.

A2 Protein Milk 8.2% Fat

Specialty A2 beta-casein milk standardized to 8.2% fat, filtered and pasteurized without concentration or sweeteners. This product falls under tariff item 0401.40.10 as it is within the 6-10% fat range and imported under the within access commitment.

Australian Grass-Fed Cream 7.5% Fat

Fresh Australian grass-fed milk cream standardized to 7.5% fat content, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. This product falls under tariff item 0401.40.10 as it is within the 6-10% fat range and is imported under the within access commitment for dairy quota.

Australian Pasteurized Cream 8% Fat

Australian Pasteurized Cream with 8% milkfat, not concentrated and without added sugar, imported under Canada's dairy quota provisions. Classified under tariff item 0401.40.10 as cream within the 6-10% fat range, within the access commitment.

Australian Table Cream 7% Fat

Australian table cream standardized at 7% milkfat, fresh chilled, without concentration or sweetening. This product falls under tariff item 0401.40.10 as it is within the 6-10% fat range and imported under the within access commitment.

Buffalo Milk 9.5% Fat Pasteurized

Pasteurized water buffalo milk with natural 9.5% fat content, not concentrated nor sweetened, used for cheese-making or direct consumption. This product falls under tariff item 0401.40.10 as it is within the 6-10% fat range and imported under the within access commitment.

Canadian Half-and-Half Cream 10% Fat

Canadian Half-and-Half Cream standardized at 10% fat content, fresh and without additives, imported under the limited provisions of Canada's dairy tariff-rate quota. It falls under tariff item 0401.40.10 as cream exceeding 6% but not exceeding 10% fat, within the access commitment.

Canadian Light Whipping Cream 6.5% Fat

Canadian Light Whipping Cream standardized at 6.5% milkfat, fresh and unconcentrated, without added sugar or sweeteners. It falls under tariff item 0401.40.10 as milk and cream with a fat content exceeding 6% but not exceeding 10%, within the access commitment for dairy imports.

Danish Half-and-Half Cream 7% Fat

Danish half-and-half cream at 7% milkfat, unconcentrated and unsweetened, fitting the 6-10% fat range. This product is imported under the within access commitment for dairy quota, qualifying for tariff item 0401.40.10.

Danish Pasteurized Coffee Cream 7.5% Fat

Pasteurized coffee cream from Denmark with 7.5% milkfat, not concentrated nor sweetened, within the 6-10% fat range. This product is eligible for tariff item 0401.40.10 under the within access commitment for dairy imports.

EU Pasteurized Table Cream 9% MF

EU-produced pasteurized table cream with 9% milkfat, non-concentrated and unsweetened, within the 6-10% fat range. This product is eligible for tariff item 0401.40.10 under the within access commitment for dairy imports.

EU Ultra-Pasteurized Cream 6.5% Fat

Ultra-pasteurized cream from EU countries with 6.5% fat content, fresh and without concentration or sugar. This product falls under tariff item 0401.40.10 as it is within the 6-10% fat range and imported under the within access commitment.

Goat Milk Blend 7% Fat

Homogenized blend of goat's milk standardized to 7% fat content, pasteurized, without concentration or additives. This product falls under tariff item 0401.40.10 as it is within the 6-10% fat range and imported under the within access commitment.

High-Fat Coffee Cream 10% Fat

Liquid cream for coffee use, standardized exactly to 10% milkfat, pasteurized, without sugar or concentration. This product falls under tariff item 0401.40.10 as it is within the 6-10% fat range and imported under the within access commitment.

Homogenized Jersey Cow Milk 7.5% Fat

Rich milk from Jersey cows homogenized to 7.5% fat content, unpasteurized or low-temp pasteurized, without additives or concentration. This product falls under tariff item 0401.40.10 as it is within the 6-10% fat range and imported under the within access commitment.

Irish Dairy Coffee Cream 8.2% Fat

Irish single cream for coffee service with 8.2% milkfat, fresh and pasteurized, without concentration or sweeteners. This product falls under tariff item 0401.40.10 as it is within the 6-10% fat range and imported under the within access commitment.

Lactose-Free Milk 7.8% Fat

Lactose-Free Milk treated with lactase enzyme to remove lactose, standardized to 7.8% fat, pasteurized without concentration. It remains natural milk under Chapter 4, classified under tariff item 0401.40.10 as milk with a fat content exceeding 6% but not exceeding 10%, within the access commitment.

New Zealand Light Whipping Cream 9% Fat

Light whipping cream from New Zealand with 9% fat by weight, fresh and unpasteurized where permitted, within the 6-10% fat range. This product qualifies for tariff item 0401.40.10 under the within access commitment.

New Zealand Pouring Cream 9.5% Fat

New Zealand pouring cream with 9.5% milkfat for cooking and table use, non-concentrated and unsweetened. This product is within the 6-10% fat range and qualifies for tariff item 0401.40.10 under the within access commitment.

New Zealand Whole Milk Cream 8% Fat

Pasteurized whole milk cream with 8% milkfat from New Zealand grass-fed cows, fitting the 6-10% fat range. This product is imported under the within access commitment for dairy quota, qualifying for tariff item 0401.40.10.

Organic Whole Milk 8% Fat

Organic Whole Milk from pasteurized cow's milk with 8% fat content, not concentrated and without added sugar, sourced from grass-fed cows. It falls under tariff item 0401.40.10 as milk exceeding 6% but not exceeding 10% fat, within the access commitment for dairy imports.

Pasteurized Half-and-Half Cream 9% Fat

Pasteurized Half-and-Half Cream blended to 9% milkfat, pasteurized for retail sale in liquid form without concentration or sweeteners. It is classified under tariff item 0401.40.10 as cream with a fat content between 6-10%, within the access commitment.

Raw Farm-Fresh Milk 9% Fat

Raw Farm-Fresh Milk from small farms, naturally at 9% fat, chilled but not concentrated or sweetened. It is classified under tariff item 0401.40.10 as 'other' high-fat milk, provided it remains natural per Chapter 4, within the access commitment.