Skimmed Milk Powder 2.5% Fat

Low-fat skimmed milk powder standardized to 2.5% fat content through spray drying, suitable for infant formula and bakery use. Classified under HTS 0402.21.25.00 because it is milk powder with fat between 1.5% and 3%, unsweetened, distinguishing it from higher-fat or sweetened variants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0402.21.30Same rate: 17.5%

If for industrial or non-human consumption use

Higher quota subheading 0402.21.30 applies to dried milk for animal feed or manufacturing, differentiated by end-use declaration rather than composition.

3502.20.00Same rate: 17.5%

If whey protein concentrate >80% protein

Chapter note excludes whey-derived albumins over 80% protein (dry matter) to heading 3502, reclassifying high-protein fractions as industrial proteins.

1702.90.10Same rate: 17.5%

If >95% lactose content

Whey products exceeding 95% lactose (anhydrous basis, dry matter) per chapter note fall to 1702 as sugars, not dairy solids.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Subject to Additional US Note 1 quota; apply for license early in calendar year

Label as 'not for retail sale' if bulk to avoid quota misapplication

Test for moisture content (<5%) to prevent spoilage claims at entry