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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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