HTS codes for dairy, eggs and honey

Headings in Chapter 04

• 0401Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter12
• 0402Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter30
• 0403Yogurt; buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa25
• 0404Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included14
• 0405Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads17
• 0406Cheese and curd156
• 0407Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked6
• 0408Birds' eggs, not in shell, and egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, molded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter4
• 0409Natural honey6
• 0410Insects and other edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included2

Documents required to import Chapter 04 goods

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

• Commercial InvoiceRequired
• Packing ListRequired
• Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
• CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

  Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

  Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

• Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

  Required for ocean freight only

  Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

• Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

  Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

  One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

• Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

  Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

• USDA Import PermitRequired

  Must be obtained before shipment arrives

• Veterinary Health CertificateRequired

  Issued by official vet in country of origin

• APHIS Import Permit for Animal Products (VS 17-129)Conditional

  Required for animal products, byproducts, or in-transit shipments

• FWS Wildlife Declaration (Form 3-177)Conditional

  Required for wildlife, wildlife products, or CITES-listed species

  Filed with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at a designated port

• FDA Prior NoticeRequired

  Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival

• Phytosanitary CertificateConditional

  Required for plant-based products

Common questions

What does HTS Chapter 04 cover?

Chapter 04 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin. It contains 10 four-digit headings and 272 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for Chapter 04 goods?

General duty rates from 1.1% to 25%, with 2 duty-free lines; 142 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.

How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 04?

Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.