HTS code 0404 — Whey, 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

Tariff lines under heading 0404

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

Documents required to import under 0404

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 0404?

HTS heading 0404 covers whey, 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. It sits in Chapter 04 (dairy, eggs and honey) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 14 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for HTS 0404?

General duty rates from 8.5% to 14.5%; 8 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 0404 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
• 0402Milk and cream, concentrated or 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
• 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