Low Heat Skim Milk Powder
Low Heat Skim Milk Powder is a dairy product made by spray-drying pasteurized skim milk, retaining a fat content of 1.5% or less by weight. Its low-heat processing preserves whey proteins, making it ideal for cheese making and cultured dairy products. It falls under tariff item 0402.10.10 as a milk powder in solid form with a fat content not exceeding 1.5%, within the access commitment for imports into Canada.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imports exceed the access commitment or no quota is held
This sibling tariff item applies to the same product when imported without a quota allocation, at a higher duty rate.
If the milk powder has a fat content exceeding 1.5% by weight
Milk powder with higher fat content falls under heading 0402 for milk in powder form, but with a different fat content classification.
If the product is a milk protein substance with less than 85% protein by dry weight
Milk protein concentrates may be classified under whey and milk protein products, depending on protein content.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the milk powder's fat content is 1.5% or less by weight and provide a certificate of analysis to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for verification
• As a within access commitment item, imports require a quota allocation or permit; otherwise, the over access commitment rate applies
• Include the weight of packages in the declared weight for duty calculation, per supplementary note 1
Related Products under Tariff item 0402.10.10
Australian Dairy Farmers Skim Milk Powder
Instant skim milk powder produced from fresh Australian milk, with a fat content below 1.5% by weight. It is in powder form, concentrated, and meets the criteria for tariff item 0402.10.10 as a within access commitment product.
Canadian Ideal Nonfat Dry Milk
Nonfat dry milk from Canadian cooperatives, spray-dried with less than 1% fat, intended for baking. It is concentrated milk in powder form, qualifying under tariff item 0402.10.10 as a within access commitment product.
Dutch DeLactose Skim Milk Powder
Skim milk powder from the Netherlands with reduced lactose content but retaining a fat content below 1.5%. It is a concentrated milk product in powder form, fitting tariff item 0402.10.10 as a within access commitment item.
EU Skim Milk Powder Low Heat
Low-heat EU skim milk powder processed at temperatures below 71°C, with fat content not exceeding 1.5%. It is concentrated milk in powder form, suitable for beverages and ice cream, and falls under tariff item 0402.10.10 as a within access commitment product.
Fat-Free Milk Protein Powder
High-protein fat-free milk powder with fat content below 1.5%, standardized for 40%+ protein content, used in protein bars and sports nutrition. It is concentrated milk in powder form, qualifying under tariff item 0402.10.10 as a within access commitment product.
Fortified Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
Spray-dried milk powder fortified with vitamins A and D, with fat content under 1.5%, used in baking and food manufacturing. It is concentrated milk in powder form, falling under tariff item 0402.10.10 as a within access commitment product.