Whole Pasteurized Milk from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license prior to shipment as entries exceed quota limits face high over-quota duties; verify fat content via lab analysis to confirm 1-6% range; provide certificate of analysis showing no added sugar or concentration