New Zealand Whole Milk Powder for GN15 Quota from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

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