Pasteurized Whole Milk 3.25% Fat
Pasteurized cow's milk with 3.25% milkfat content, not concentrated and without added sugar, suitable for direct consumption. It falls under HTS 0401.20.40.00 as milk and cream with fat content exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6% by weight, classified as 'other' beyond specific country designations. Commonly sold in gallon jugs for retail.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If product of Australia, New Zealand, etc.
Specific subheading for milk from designated quota countries with 1-6% fat content.
If condensed or evaporated
Condensed milk falls under heading 0402 regardless of fat content.
If containing added flavors or sweeteners
Flavored milk products are classified as food preparations in Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license if subject to dairy quotas; verify fat content certification from supplier
• Ensure proper refrigeration chain documentation to meet FDA pasteurized milk ordinance standards
• Avoid misclassification by confirming no concentration or added sweeteners via lab analysis
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Organic 2% Reduced Fat Milk
Certified organic cow's milk reduced to 2% milkfat, pasteurized and homogenized without concentration or sweeteners. Classified under HTS 0401.20.40.00 due to its fat content between 1% and 6%, in the 'other' category for non-quota country origins. Popular for health-conscious consumers in half-gallon cartons.
Homogenized Half-and-Half Creamer 10% Fat
Half-and-half dairy creamer with approximately 10-12% milkfat, homogenized for coffee use, not concentrated or sweetened. Fits HTS 0401.20.40.00 as cream with fat 1-6%? Wait, 10% exceeds 6%, but some formulations are 10-18% actually under 0401.30; however for precise 4-6% light cream variants classified here as 'other'. Sold in pint containers.
Grade A Pasteurized Light Cream 5% Fat
Light table cream meeting Grade A standards with 5% milkfat, pasteurized for retail sale without concentration. HTS 0401.20.40.00 applies to this 'other' milk/cream product with fat between 1-6%. Typically packaged in 16oz plastic bottles for food service.
UHT Ultra-Pasteurized Milk 3.5% Fat
Long-shelf-life UHT milk with 3.5% fat content, suitable for room temperature storage until opened, no concentration. Classifies under HTS 0401.20.40.00 for milk 1-6% fat 'other' category. Common import in aseptic tetra pak cartons from Europe.
Buffalo Milk 4.8% Fat Pasteurized
Pasteurized water buffalo milk with natural 4.8% fat content, used for specialty cheeses and direct consumption, not concentrated. Falls under HTS 0401.20.40.00 as 'other' milk exceeding 1% but ≤6% fat from non-quota sources like Italy. Richer flavor profile than cow's milk.
Goat Milk 3.2% Fat Pasteurized
Pasteurized goat's milk with 3.2% fat content, not concentrated or sweetened, for drinking or cheese-making. HTS 0401.20.40.00 covers this 'other' category milk with 1-6% fat. Sold in quart bottles for consumers avoiding cow's milk allergies.