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Whole Milk Powder for Baking

Spray-dried whole milk powder with approximately 26% milkfat, used primarily in commercial baking applications. It falls under HTS 0402.21.75.00 as dried milk exceeding 1.5% fat content, not containing added sugar, and entered under the limited quota in additional U.S. note 9. This classification applies to bulk powder imported for food manufacturing.

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.

0402.21.05Same rate: 17.5%

If entered under quota note 2

Lower quota dried milk without added sugar falls under 0402.21.05 if within 5,261,000 kg annual limit instead of note 9 provisions.

0402.10.50Same rate: 17.5%

If fat content ≤1.5%

Skim or nonfat milk powders shift to 0402.10 due to lower fat threshold, excluding them from 'exceeding 1.5%' category.

2106.90.64Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If containing additives replacing natural constituents

Products with modified milk components or non-milk fats classify under prepared food mixtures in Chapter 21 per chapter note exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain USDA import license before entry as required by additional U.S. note 9; verify fat content exceeds 1.5% via lab analysis; avoid Mexican origin products which are ineligible for this subheading

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Full Cream Milk Powder 28% Fat

High-fat full cream milk powder standardized to 28% butterfat, suitable for ice cream production and confectionery. Classified in HTS 0402.21.75.00 for unsweetened solid dairy forms over 1.5% fat under U.S. note 9 quota. Bulk packaging for industrial reconstitution distinguishes it from retail products.

Instant Whole Milk Powder

Agglomerated instant whole milk powder with 26-28% fat for easy dissolving in beverages and yogurt production. HTS 0402.21.75.00 covers this unsweetened powder exceeding 1.5% fat entered per note 9 quota limits. Processing ensures solubility without altering dairy composition.

Roller-Dried Whole Milk Solids

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Fortified Whole Milk Powder 25% Fat

Whole milk powder fortified with natural milk minerals to 25% fat, for nutritional supplement manufacturing. HTS 0402.21.75.00 applies to this unsweetened product >1.5% fat under note 9 quota. Fortification uses only natural whey constituents per definitions.

Bulk Whole Milk Powder for Confectionery

Industrial-grade whole milk powder at 27% fat for direct use in chocolate and candy production. Classified under HTS 0402.21.75.00 for fat-exceeding powders without sugar, entered via note 9 provisions. Bulk 25kg bags for manufacturing exclude retail packaging.

Spray-Dried Whole Milk for Yogurt Cultures

Spray-dried whole milk solids with 26% fat optimized for yogurt starter cultures. HTS 0402.21.75.00 for unsweetened milk powder >1.5% fat under U.S. note 9 quota. Used in fermentation processes without reconstitution additives.