Fortified Low-Fat Milk Powder for Baking
Low-fat milk powder (2.8% fat) fortified with vitamins A and D, produced by concentrating and drying cow's milk without sweeteners. It qualifies for HTS 0402.21.05.00 as powder >1.5% but ≤3% fat, unsweetened, under U.S. note 7 quota provisions needing USDA oversight. Primarily used in commercial baking mixes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If exceeding general dairy quota limits
Other sweetened or quota-excess dairy powders fall under broader quota note 1 subheadings.
If prepared with >95% lactose replacement
Chapter note (c) excludes products where natural milk constituents are substantially replaced.
If whey-based rather than milk-based
Whey powders have separate classification and quotas under heading 0404.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document vitamin fortification doesn't alter dairy classification but include nutritional analysis; secure quota license early in quota year; test for moisture content as excess can trigger rejection
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This is spray-dried whole milk powder with a fat content not exceeding 3% by weight, produced by evaporating fresh cow's milk and removing water content to create a stable powder form. It falls under HTS 0402.21.05.00 as unsweetened milk powder exceeding 1.5% but not over 3% fat, specifically entered under the quota provisions of additional U.S. note 7 requiring import licenses from USDA. Ideal for baking and dairy reconstitution.
Skim Milk Powder Instant Nonfat Dry Milk
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