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Skim Milk Powder for Baking

Powdered skim milk with less than 1.5% fat content, produced by spray-drying pasteurized skim milk, used primarily in commercial baking applications. It falls under HTS 0402.10.50.00 as milk powder in solid form with fat content not exceeding 1.5% by weight, not subject to quota restrictions for 'other' category. Ideal for enriching doughs and batters without adding excess moisture.

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.

0402.21.05Same rate: 17.5%

If fat content exceeds 1.5% but ≤3% and meets quota

Higher fat content milk powders shift to 0402.21 subheadings subject to strict annual quotas and licensing.

1901.90Lower: 16.4% vs 17.5%

If blended with >95% lactose or other sweeteners exceeding natural levels

Chapter 4 excludes products where natural milk constituents are largely replaced by sugars, moving to prepared food preparations.

0402.10.10Same rate: 17.5%

If entered under specific quota-limited dried milk provisions

Quota-restricted skim milk powder uses 0402.10.10 requiring USDA import licenses, unlike unrestricted 0402.10.50.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fat content certification below 1.5% as this determines classification from higher-fat powders under 0402.21

Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure compliance with pasteurization standards; no USDA import license typically required for this non-quota subheading

Avoid misclassification as infant formula which requires additional registration under 1901.10

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Non-Fat Dry Milk Instantized

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Skimmed Milk Powder Industrial Grade

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.

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.

Spray-Dried Skim Milk Solids

High-solids spray-dried skim milk powder (<1.5% fat) for ice cream mixes and yogurt cultures. Classified HTS 0402.10.50.00 as non-quota 'other' milk powder providing essential milk proteins and lactose. Standard food industry workhorse ingredient.

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.