Grade A Pasteurized Milk
Premium Grade A milk with 3.8% fat from inspected dairies, pasteurized and homogenized in gallon plastic jugs. Classified in HTS 0401.20.20.00 for fat content 1-6%, no concentration, no sugar, within annual quota. Meets U.S. Grade A standards for direct human consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into cheese analogs
Cheese substitutes containing milkfat shift to heading 0406.
If churned into butter meeting 80%+ fat specs
Butter per Chapter note (a) requires specific fat/solids composition.
If fat extracted as edible fractions
Edible milkfat fractions are classified under heading 1517.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide official Grade A certification from origin country; ensure all documentation references quota subheading; avoid mixing with over-quota lots to prevent reclassification
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Whole Pasteurized Milk
Pasteurized cow's milk with 3.25% fat content, not concentrated and without added sugar, packaged in 1-liter cartons for retail sale. It falls under HTS 0401.20.20.00 due to its fat content between 1% and 6% by weight and being subject to the annual import quota of 11,356,236 liters. This classification applies to fluid milk imported within the quota limit for direct consumption.
2% Reduced Fat Milk
Homogenized and pasteurized milk standardized to 2% milkfat, supplied in half-gallon plastic jugs for household use. Classified under HTS 0401.20.20.00 because its fat exceeds 1% but not 6%, is unconcentrated, and falls within the quota volume for calendar year imports. Ideal for drinking or cereal use.
Organic 3.5% Fat Milk
Certified organic whole milk from grass-fed cows with 3.5% fat, pasteurized but not ultra-pasteurized, in 1-quart glass bottles. It qualifies for HTS 0401.20.20.00 as unconcentrated milk with fat between 1-6%, imported under the quota allowance. Meets organic standards without added sweeteners.
Homogenized 4% Fat Milk
Homogenized cow's milk with 4% butterfat, pasteurized for shelf-life extension, packed in 1-liter Tetra Paks. Falls under HTS 0401.20.20.00 for its mid-range fat content (over 1% but ≤6%), lack of concentration or sweeteners, and quota eligibility. Commonly used in coffee shops.
3.25% Fat Fluid Milk
Standard fluid whole milk at 3.25% fat content, HTST pasteurized, in returnable glass bottles for retail. HTS 0401.20.20.00 applies as it has fat >1% ≤6%, unconcentrated, unsweetened, and quota-eligible. Used for school milk programs.
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