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Milk Protein Standardized Powder

Whole milk powder standardized to 24% fat and elevated protein via mild concentration, unsweetened for bakery premixes. HTS 0402.21.73.00 applies to such 'other' high-fat milk powders entered under General Note 15 quotas. Distinguished from concentrates by retaining natural whey:casein balance.

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.

0404.90.10Same rate: 17.5%

If ≥40% protein as milk protein concentrate

Higher protein extraction classifies per U.S. Note definition for MPC in 0404

0402.21.75Same rate: 17.5%

If under separate small-quota dried milk provision

Limited 99,500kg quota in 0402.21.75 may apply for specific dried milk entries per U.S. Note 3

1901.10.21Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If prepared for infant feeding with specific fat levels

Infant formula preparations with defined butterfat move to Chapter 19 under quota note 1

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate from milk protein concentrate (0404.90) via protein % documentation; declare bulk industrial packaging to avoid retail misclassification; comply with annual aggregate limits in U.S

Note 2

Related Products under HTS 0402.21.73.00

Whole Milk Powder for Baking

Spray-dried whole milk powder with approximately 26-28% milkfat content, used primarily in commercial baking applications. It falls under HTS 0402.21.73.00 as milk and cream powder with fat content exceeding 1.5%, not containing added sugar, and entered under General Note 15 provisions for quota-limited dairy imports from designated countries. This classification applies to unsweetened, high-fat milk powders meeting U.S. import licensing requirements.

Full Cream Milk Powder Instant

Instantized full cream milk powder with 26% minimum fat content, agglomerated for quick dispersion in liquids, used in chocolate manufacturing. Classified under HTS 0402.21.73.00 for unsweetened milk powders over 1.5% fat entered pursuant to General Note 15 quota provisions. Meets chapter requirements as concentrated milk product without sweetening.

Skimmed Milk Powder Enriched with Cream

Powdered milk product blending skimmed milk solids with added cream to achieve 18-20% total fat content, unsweetened for ice cream production. HTS 0402.21.73.00 covers this as 'other' milk/cream powder >1.5% fat without sugar, entered under General Note 15. Exclusively milk-derived with no non-dairy additives.

High-Fat Milk Powder for Confectionery

Spray-dried milk powder standardized to 28% fat content, optimized for chocolate and confectionery applications, without added sweeteners. Falls under HTS 0402.21.73.00 as unsweetened powder >1.5% fat pursuant to General Note 15 import provisions. Pure milkfat composition meets natural butter definitions indirectly through concentration.

Roller-Dried Full Milk Powder

Roller-dried whole milk powder with 26% fat content, producing characteristic cooked flavor for specific confectionery uses, unsweetened. Classified in HTS 0402.21.73.00 for non-spray-dried high-fat milk powders under General Note 15. Drying method preserves natural milk solids profile.

Fortified Milk Powder 20% Fat

Milk powder fortified only with natural milkfat to 20% level, no vitamins or non-milk additives, for nutritional applications. HTS 0402.21.73.00 covers unsweetened >1.5% fat powders entered via General Note 15. Remains natural concentration product per chapter exclusions.