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Low-Fat Dry Whole Milk Powder

Dry milk powder precisely formulated to 1.35% maximum fat content for bakery emulsions and chocolate production. HTS 0402.10.50.00 'other' classification avoids 1.5%+ fat quota restrictions. Offers milk solids functionality without fat limitations.

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.

1806.20.81Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If used in chocolate manufacture and declared as such

Chocolate industry milk powders have specific provisions under cocoa preparations.

0402.21.30Same rate: 17.5%

If fat creeps above 1.5% during analysis

Strict fat content threshold determines entire duty/quota treatment.

1901.10.21Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If infant formula grade with specific vitamin premix

Specialized infant feeding preparations classify separately regardless of base powder.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Critical fat content testing at 1.35-1.49% range; slight overrun risks reclassification to quota subheadings

Use food-grade liners in bulk bags; temperature control <25°C during transit

Declare end-use (baking/confectionery) to guide FDA risk categorization

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Industrial-grade skimmed milk powder with maximum 1.5% fat, spray-dried for use in processed foods, animal feed premixes, and confectionery. HTS 0402.10.50.00 covers this 'other' category exempt from milk powder quotas. Provides protein fortification without fat contribution.

Fat-Free Milk Protein Powder

High-protein fat-free milk powder (<1.5% fat) standardized for 40%+ protein content, used in protein bars and sports nutrition. Falls under HTS 0402.10.50.00 as low-fat milk powder not qualifying as MPC under 0404.90. Meets Chapter 4 concentration definitions.

Spray-Dried Skim Milk Solids

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Reconstitutable Skim Milk Powder

Skim milk powder engineered for excellent cold-water reconstitution (<1.5% fat), used in coffee creamers and beverage bases. HTS 0402.10.50.00 covers this functional low-fat dairy solid. Provides fresh milk equivalence in dry form.