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New Zealand Whole Milk Powder for GN15 Quota

Whole milk powder with 26% fat content, produced by spray-drying pasteurized whole milk from New Zealand cows, entered under the General Note 15 provisions for dairy quota countries. This product falls under HTS 0402.29.05.00 because it is milk powder with fat content exceeding 1.5%, not fitting other specific subheadings, and qualifies for the special import provisions described in GN15. It meets the requirements for concentrated milk products in solid form with added sweetening matter permitted under quota allocations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China17.5%+17.5%35%
🇲🇽Mexico17.5%+10.0%27.5%
🇨🇦Canada17.5%+10.0%27.5%
🇩🇪Germany17.5%+10.0%27.5%
🇯🇵Japan17.5%+10.0%27.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0402.21.05Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If entered under non-GN15 dried milk quota

Milk powders under 3.5% fat enter specific dried milk quotas in 0402.21 rather than GN15 provisions

0402.10.50Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If fat content not exceeding 1.5% by weight

Lower fat milk powders classified in 0402.10 heading based on fat content threshold

2106.90.64Lower: 27.5% vs 35%

If containing substantial non-milk additives

Products with replaced milk constituents or significant non-dairy ingredients fall under food preparations in Chapter 21

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for GN15 provisions; applications open annually with country-specific allocations

Verify product meets fat content (>1.5%) and moisture specifications through lab testing to avoid reclassification

Ensure Certificate of Origin proves eligibility under General Note 15 specified countries to prevent quota denial

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