What is HS-4 0402 used for?
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HS-4 · Heading
0402 — Milk and cream; concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
Chapter 04: Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 0402 when importing milk and cream products that are concentrated or contain added sugar. For example, if you're shipping powdered milk with a fat content of 1.5% or less, this heading applies directly to your goods.
To choose the correct HS-6 line, consider the fat content and form of your product. 040210 is for powdered milk with low fat, while 040221 applies to concentrated milk without added sugar that has a fat content exceeding 1.5%. Ensure you have accurate product specifications to avoid misclassification.
If your product is a sweetened milk powder with more than 1.5% fat, use 040229. On the other hand, if you have concentrated milk that is not in solid form, such as liquid cream, you would classify it under 040291. Pay attention to these distinctions to select the right code.
Keywords & topics
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milk import codes · cream classification · powdered milk HS code · concentrated milk shipping · sweetened milk products · fat content in dairy · HS-4 0402 details · milk and cream import rules · dairy product classification · HS-6 subheadings for milk
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Powdered milk with 1.5% fat or less (HS-6 040210)
- Concentrated milk powder without sugar, over 1.5% fat (HS-6 040221)
- Sweetened concentrated milk powder, over 1.5% fat (HS-6 040229)
- Liquid concentrated milk, not in solid form (HS-6 040291)
- Sweetened liquid milk, not in solid form (HS-6 040299)
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify concentrated milk for import?
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What are the fat content requirements for HS-4 0402?
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Is sweetened milk classified differently?
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How to choose between HS-6 lines for dairy?
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What are the packaging requirements for milk imports?
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Related topics
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understanding HS-4 0402 for dairy products
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how to import milk and cream with sugar
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differences between HS-6 lines for milk
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fat content classifications for dairy imports
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shipping concentrated milk products
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importing powdered milk with added sugar
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requirements for liquid cream imports
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choosing the right HS code for dairy
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products fall under HS-4 0402?
- HS-4 0402 covers milk and cream that are concentrated or contain added sugar, including powdered and liquid forms.
- How do I determine the correct HS-6 line for my product?
- Check the fat content and form of your product. For example, powdered milk with low fat goes under **040210**, while concentrated liquid cream falls under **040291**.
- Are there specific packaging requirements for importing milk?
- Yes, ensure your products are packaged to maintain quality and comply with food safety regulations. Check with your local customs for specific guidelines.
- Can I classify sweetened milk differently than unsweetened?
- Yes, sweetened milk products have distinct classifications. Use **040229** for sweetened milk powder and **040299** for sweetened liquid milk.
- What is the significance of fat content in classification?
- Fat content determines which HS-6 line applies. Products with fat content over 1.5% are classified differently than those with lower fat.
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HS-6 subheadings (5)
- 040210Dairy produce; milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight)
- 040221Dairy produce; milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight)
- 040229Dairy produce; milk and cream, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight)
- 040291Dairy produce; milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms
- 040299Dairy produce; milk and cream, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms