Skim Milk from Germany
Fresh liquid skim milk with a maximum fat content of 1% by weight, not concentrated and without added sugar. It falls under HTS 0401.10.00.00 as it meets the precise definition of milk and cream in this category per Chapter 4 notes. Commonly used for drinking or further dairy processing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license if subject to quantitative restrictions; verify fat content via lab analysis to confirm ≤1%; ensure refrigeration chain documentation to prevent spoilage claims at entry