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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0401.10.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If UHT skim milk ≤1% fat

Skim UHT milk uses 0401.10 subheading.

2202Higher: 24.9% vs 17.5%

If considered shelf-stable beverage

Some UHT products misclassified if not meeting pure milk criteria.

0402.91.30Same rate: 17.5%

If condensed UHT

Concentrated UHT milk goes to sweetened/unsweetened condensed categories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Shelf-life testing required for UHT claims; ensure 90+ days ambient stability

Aseptic packaging must meet FDA standards with proper validation records

TRQ status varies by country of origin; confirm via USDA Foreign Agricultural Service

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