Heading 0402
HTS code 0402 — Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
- Chapter
- 04 — Dairy, eggs and honey
- Tariff lines
- 30
- General duty
- General duty rate of 17.5%; 26 lines carry a specific or compound duty
Tariff lines under heading 0402
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0402.10.0500 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1.5 percent) | 3.3¢/kg | kg |
| 0402.10.1000 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1.5 percent) | 3.3¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0402.10.5000 | Other (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1.5 percent) | 86.5¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0402.21.0200 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1.5 percent > Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 3 percent) | 3.3¢/kg | kg |
| 0402.21.0500 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapterand entered pursuant to its provisions (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1.5 percent > Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 3 percent) | 3.3¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0402.21.2500 | Other (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1.5 percent > Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 3 percent) | 86.5¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0402.21.2700 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1.5 percent > Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 3 percent but not exceeding 35 percent) | 6.8¢/kg | kg |
| 0402.21.3000 | Described in additional U.S. note 8 to this chapterand entered pursuant to its provisions (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1.5 percent > Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 3 percent but not exceeding 35 percent) | 6.8¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0402.21.5000 | Other (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1.5 percent > Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 3 percent but not exceeding 35 percent) | $1.092/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0402.21.7300 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1.5 percent > Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Other) | 13.7¢/kg | kg |
| 0402.21.7500 | Described in additional U.S. note 9 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1.5 percent > Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Other) | 13.7¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0402.21.9000 | Other (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1.5 percent > Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Other) | $1.556/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0402.29.0500 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1.5 percent > Other) | 17.5% | kg |
| 0402.29.1000 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1.5 percent > Other) | 17.5% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0402.29.5000 | Other (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1.5 percent > Other) | $1.104/kg + 14.9% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0402.91.0300 | In airtight containers (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Other > Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions) | 2.2¢/kg | kg |
| 0402.91.0600 | Other (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Other > Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions) | 3.3¢/kg | kg |
| 0402.91.1000 | In airtight containers (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Other > Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Described in additional U.S. note 11 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions) | 2.2¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0402.91.3000 | Other (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Other > Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Described in additional U.S. note 11 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions) | 3.3¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0402.91.7000 | In airtight containers (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Other > Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Other) | 31.3¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0402.91.9000 | Other (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Other > Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Other) | 31.3¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0402.99.0300 | In airtight containers (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Other > Other > Condensed milk > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions) | 3.9¢/kg | kg |
| 0402.99.0600 | Other (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Other > Other > Condensed milk > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions) | 3.3¢/kg | kg |
| 0402.99.1000 | In airtight containers (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Other > Other > Condensed milk > Described in additional U.S. note 11 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions) | 3.9¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0402.99.3000 | Other (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Other > Other > Condensed milk > Described in additional U.S. note 11 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions) | 3.3¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0402.99.4500 | In airtight containers (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Other > Other > Condensed milk > Other) | 49.6¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0402.99.5500 | Other (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Other > Other > Condensed milk > Other) | 49.6¢/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0402.99.6800 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Other > Other > Other) | 17.5% | kg |
| 0402.99.7000 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Other > Other > Other) | 17.5% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0402.99.9000 | Other (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Other > Other > Other) | 46.3¢/kg + 14.9% | kg, kg cmsc |
Documents required to import under 0402
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 is HTS code 0402?
- HTS heading 0402 covers milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. It sits in Chapter 04 (dairy, eggs and honey) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 30 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 0402?
- General duty rate of 17.5%; 26 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 0402 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 04
- 0401Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
- 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 cocoa
- 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 included
- 0405Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads
- 0406Cheese and curd
- 0407Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked
- 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 matter
- 0409Natural honey