Skim Milk Powder Instant Nonfat Dry Milk
Instantized skim milk powder with approximately 2.5% fat content, made by spray-drying pasteurized skim milk for easy dissolution in liquids. Classified under HTS 0402.21.05.00 due to its low fat profile (1.5-3%) without added sweeteners, entered pursuant to U.S. note 7 quota requiring special licensing. Commonly used in infant formula and nutritional beverages.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If under different quota allocation
Alternative low-fat dried milk quota subheading with smaller volume limit (99,500 kg) for specific country allocations.
If dried cream rather than milk
Higher fat content products from cream classify under 0403 dried cream provisions with separate quotas.
If whey protein concentrate >80% protein
High-protein whey-derived products excluded from Chapter 4 by chapter note (d) and move to albumins in Chapter 35.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm product meets note 7 eligibility with supplier's certificate of analysis showing fat ≤3%; apply for USDA license well in advance due to quota allocation; watch for misdeclaration as higher-fat powder which carries different rates
Related Products under HTS 0402.21.05.00
Whole Milk Powder 26% Fat-Free Dry Milk
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.
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.
Industrial Nonfat Dry Milk Powder 1.8% Fat
Industrial-grade nonfat dry milk with 1.8% fat content for food manufacturing, created through low-temperature spray drying of skim milk. Falls under HTS 0402.21.05.00 for its fat range without sugar, entered via note 7 quota system. Used in chocolate production and meat processing.
High-Protein Skim Milk Powder 2.2% Fat
Skim milk powder selected for high protein (38%) with 2.2% residual fat, dried from fresh milk for sports nutrition. Classified in HTS 0402.21.05.00 as unsweetened powder in the 1.5-3% fat range under note 7 quota entry. Meets strict protein specs for supplement blending.