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Australian Whole Milk (15% Fat)

Creamy whole milk from Australia with 15% milkfat content, not concentrated and without added sugar, qualifying under General Note 15 quota provisions for Australian dairy imports. This high-fat milk is used in specialty coffee shops and baking. It falls under HTS 0401.50.42.00 due to its fat content exceeding 10% and specific quota eligibility.

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.

0401Same rate: 17.5%

If fat content between 3% and 6%

Milk with lower fat levels (3-6%) shifts to subheading 0401.30 for medium-fat milk classifications.

0402.91.10Same rate: 17.5%

If condensed or evaporated

Condensed milk falls under Chapter 0402 regardless of fat content, as concentration changes heading.

0401.20.40.00Same rate: 17.5%

If of 1% or less fat content

Low-fat milk (≤1%) is classified in 0401.20, differentiated by precise fat content thresholds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain USDA import license required for General Note 15 quota entries; Australian origin qualifies for specific allocations

Provide fat content certification (exceeding 10% by weight) and ensure no concentration or added sweeteners

Monitor annual quota limits to avoid over-quota high duties; verify entry meets 'not concentrated' criteria