Milk and cream — HTS 0402
Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
Chapter 04 › Heading 0402
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0402 is a broad product category for milk and cream that has been concentrated, such as evaporated or condensed dairy products, or that contains added sugar or another sweetener. It groups products at the 4-digit level; it is not usually the final classification used for entry or duty calculation.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTS code, work through the more detailed subheadings and statistical provisions. These commonly distinguish the product’s form and composition, such as whether it is milk or cream, concentrated or sweetened, and the relevant fat content or other specified characteristics. Confirm the product’s ingredients, processing method, packaging, and intended use against the current HTS descriptions. If the distinctions are unclear, a customs broker or binding classification ruling may be appropriate.
What to check
- Check the full ingredient list and product specification to verify whether the item is milk or cream, concentrated, sweetened, or a combination of those features.
- Confirm measurable characteristics called out in the HTS, especially the product’s milk-fat content and physical form.
- Read all subheadings and statistical suffixes under heading 0402; do not stop at the 4-digit heading or choose a code based only on the product name.
- Compare the HTS description with the commercial invoice, label, formulation, and technical data so the classification is supported by consistent records.
- Ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling when the product has unusual ingredients, processing, blends, or an unclear fit between subheadings.
HTS heading 0402 summary
Milk and cream is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0402.10 | In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1.5 percent |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0402?
Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.