Heading 0401

HTS code 0401 — Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

Chapter
04 — Dairy, eggs and honey
Tariff lines
12
General duty
Duty rates vary by line — 12 lines carry a specific or compound duty

Tariff lines under heading 0401

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

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
0401.10.0000Of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1 percent (Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter)0.34¢/literliters, kg
0401.20.2000For not over 11,356,236 liters entered in any calendar year (Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1 percent but not exceeding 6 percent)0.43¢/literliters, kg cmsc
0401.20.4000Other (Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1 percent but not exceeding 6 percent)1.5¢/literliters, kg cmsc
0401.40.0200Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 6 percent but not exceeding 10 percent)3.2¢/literliters
0401.40.0500Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 6 percent but not exceeding 10 percent)3.2¢/literliters, kg cmsc
0401.40.2500Other (Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 6 percent but not exceeding 10 percent)77.2¢/literliters, kg cmsc
0401.50.0200Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10 percent > Of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 45 percent)3.2¢/literliters
0401.50.0500Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10 percent > Of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 45 percent)3.2¢/literliters, kg cmsc
0401.50.2500Other (Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10 percent > Of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 45 percent)77.2¢/literliters, kg cmsc
0401.50.4200Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10 percent > Other)12.3¢/kgliters, kg
0401.50.5000Described in additional U.S. note 6 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10 percent > Other)12.3¢/kgliters, kg
0401.50.7500Other (Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter > Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10 percent > Other)$1.646/kgliters, kg

Documents required to import under 0401

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 0401?
HTS heading 0401 covers milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. It sits in Chapter 04 (dairy, eggs and honey) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 12 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 0401?
Duty rates vary by line — 12 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 0401 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