Lactose-Free Milk 7.8% Fat
Milk treated with lactase enzyme to remove lactose, standardized to 7.8% fat, pasteurized without concentration. This product falls under tariff item 0401.40.20 as it is milk with a fat content exceeding 6% but not exceeding 10% by weight, entered over the access commitment, provided no natural constituents are replaced.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 292.5% | — | 292.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 292.5% | — | 292.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 292.5% | — | 292.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 292.5% | — | 292.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 292.5% | — | 292.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the milk is imported within the access commitment
Milk with the same fat content but within the quota is classified under the within-access sibling item.
If the lactase treatment replaces natural milk constituents
Products obtained from milk by replacing natural constituents are classified in heading 19.01.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the milk is not concentrated or sweetened and has a fat content within 6-10%
• Confirm that no natural constituents have been replaced, as this could affect classification
• Secure an import permit for over-access commitment dairy products
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Organic Whole Milk 8% Fat
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Pasteurized Half-and-Half Cream 9% Fat
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