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Canadian Fortified Whole Milk Powder 25.5% Fat

Fortified whole milk powder from Canadian processors with 25.5% milk fat content, classified under 0402.29.50. Enters duty-free under USMCA 9823.05.04 as Canadian goods eligible under subchapter note 5(b)(2) secondary quota. Fortification limited to vitamins A & D per FDA standards without changing dairy classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0405.20.30.00Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

If significant butterfat separation or processing

Advanced dairy processing creating butter-like products classified in 0405; simple powdering keeps in 0402

9823.02.04Same rate: 12.5%

If classified as skim milk powder instead

Different USMCA subheading for skim milk powder (0402.10/0402.21); fat content determines 0402.29.50 classification

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document vitamin fortification levels to prove doesn't exceed 'milk and cream powder' definition under HTS 0402.29.50

• Obtain Canadian dairy export certificate verifying origin for USMCA preference claim under general note 11

• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption to maintain free-flowing powder characteristics during transit