Chocolate Milk Base
> Plain 2% fat milk base for on-site flavoring, pasteurized and supplied in IBC totes. It is unconcentrated and unsweetened, with fat content exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%, classifying under tariff item 0401.20.20 as over access commitment milk.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 241% | — | 241% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 241% | — | 241% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 241% | — | 241% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 241% | — | 241% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 241% | — | 241% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the milk base is imported within the access commitment
This item applies when the product is within the quota.
If the milk base is concentrated or sweetened
Concentrated or sweetened milk falls under heading 04.02.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Verify the milk base is not flavored or sweetened at the time of import, as flavored milk may be classified elsewhere
• Secure a dairy import permit for over access commitment goods
• Ensure the fat content is within the 1-6% range and document this for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 0401.20.20
2% Reduced Fat Milk
> Pasteurized and homogenized cow's milk standardized to 2% milkfat, supplied in half-gallon plastic jugs for household consumption. It is unconcentrated and unsweetened, with a fat content exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6% by weight, thus falling under tariff item 0401.20.20 as milk over the access commitment.
3.25% Fat Fluid Milk
> Standard fluid whole milk with 3.25% fat content, HTST pasteurized and packaged in returnable glass bottles for retail sale. It is unconcentrated and unsweetened, with fat content exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%, classifying under tariff item 0401.20.20 as over access commitment milk.
Bulk 2.5% Fat Milk
> Bulk tanker milk with 2.5% fat content, unconcentrated and unsweetened, intended for further processing into yogurt. Its fat content exceeds 1% but does not exceed 6%, placing it under tariff item 0401.20.20 as milk over the access commitment.
Coffee Creamer Milk
> Pasteurized milk with 2.8% fat content, packaged in 200ml cups for coffee service. It is unconcentrated and unsweetened, with fat content exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%, classifying under tariff item 0401.20.20 as over access commitment milk.
Grade A Pasteurized Milk
> Premium Grade A milk with 3.8% fat from inspected dairies, pasteurized and homogenized in gallon plastic jugs. It is unconcentrated and unsweetened, with fat content exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%, classifying under tariff item 0401.20.20 as over access commitment milk.
Homogenized 4% Fat Milk
> Homogenized cow's milk with 4% butterfat, pasteurized for shelf-life extension and packed in 1-liter Tetra Paks. It is unconcentrated and unsweetened, with fat content exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%, classifying under tariff item 0401.20.20 as over access commitment milk.