Non-Fat Dry Milk Instantized
Instantized non-fat dry milk powder with fat content under 1.5%, featuring agglomeration for better dispersibility in cold liquids. Classified under HTS 0402.10.50.00 as 'other' low-fat milk powder not subject to quantitative restrictions. Commonly used in dry mixes, beverages, and nutritional products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fortified with vitamins/minerals exceeding natural levels
Nutritional fortification transforms it from pure dairy concentrate to food preparation under Chapter 21.
If derived primarily from whey rather than milk
Whey-based powders with <1.5% fat classify under whey provisions in 0404, not milk powder.
If >95% lactose content on dry basis
Chapter note excludes high-lactose whey/milk derivatives from Chapter 4, classifying as lactose.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Request manufacturer's agglomeration process certification to distinguish from standard spray-dried powder if valuation differs
• Label as 'non-fat dry milk for further manufacturing' to avoid retail food labeling requirements
• Test for moisture content (<5% ideal) to prevent caking during ocean shipping
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