Spray-Dried Skim Milk Solids from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify spray-drying method and nozzle type in technical specs for quality consistency
• Batch test for insolubility index (A1.5 max) critical for frozen dessert applications
• Multi-wall paper bags with polyethylene liner standard; avoid single-wall for humidity protection