Skim Milk Powder Instant Nonfat Dry Milk from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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