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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the importer does not hold a quota allocation or permit
Imports without an access commitment are classified as over access commitment and face a much higher duty rate.
If the fat content exceeds 6% by weight
Milk with fat content above 6% falls under a different tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Imports under this item require a valid quota allocation or permit; without one, the over-access rate under 0401.20.20 applies
• Ensure the milk is pasteurized and meets Canadian food safety standards
• Declare the exact fat content and provide certificates of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment
Related Products under 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.