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Low Heat Skim Milk Powder

Low-heat processed skim milk powder (<1.5% fat, scorched particles U<7.5mg/25g) for cheese making and cultured products. HTS 0402.10.50.00 'other' non-quota classification. Preserves natural whey proteins essential for cheese yield.

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.

0406.90.95Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If meets cheese quota specifications

Certain cheese powders fall under cheese quotas rather than milk powder.

0402.10.10Same rate: 17.5%

If quota-allocated government tender purchases

Specific quota subheading for licensed dairy program imports.

3501.90.60Same rate: 17.5%

If casein extraction process used

Casein powders from milk classify under casein provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include U.S. or ADPI scorched particle analysis; low-heat critical for cheese applications

Refrigerated container preferred; max 20°C to preserve protein functionality

Certificate of whey protein nitrogen index (WPNI >6mg/g) verifies low-heat processing

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