HS 0402Food & Beverage

Whole Milk Powder (WMP) - HS 0402 classification, duty and landed cost

Whole Milk Powder (WMP) moves through customs under HS heading 0402. This guide sets out sample sub-codes, indicative import duty in major markets, key trade documents and a worked landed-cost calculation - refresh figures against the live tariff schedule before quoting.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules2 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

Code	Description
0402.21	Milk powder, unsweetened, >1.5% fat

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Typical import duty by market

Market	Duty
European Union	0% - 25% CAP tariffs, seasonal duties; EFSA labelling and additive rules.
United States	0% - 20% FDA Prior Notice; specific alcohol excise on wines/spirits.
China	5% - 30% Plus 9% - 13% VAT; GACC importer registration required.
India	10% - 100% BCD + 5% - 28% GST; FSSAI import licence.
UAE	0% - 5% 5% VAT; 50-100% excise on sugary drinks, tobacco, energy drinks.

Worked landed-cost example

20 MT of Whole Milk Powder (WMP) at FOB USD 3,500 per MT, sea freight to a representative port of discharge.

FOB valueUSD 70,000

Freight + insuranceUSD 4,550

CIF valueUSD 74,550

Import duty @ ~8% (indicative for Food & Beverage)USD 5,964

VAT / GST @ ~5% on CIF+dutyUSD 4,026

Landed cost ≈ USD 84,540 - re-run the numbers against your exact HS 8-digit code and destination tariff before quoting.

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Regulatory checkpoints

· Health / Sanitary certificate from origin competent authority.
· Certificate of Analysis (COA) covering microbiological and heavy metal limits.
· Labelling in destination language: ingredients, allergens, nutrition, batch, best-before.

Top exporting countries

· New Zealand
· Netherlands
· Argentina
· Germany

Frequently asked questions

Which HS code applies to Whole Milk Powder (WMP)?

Whole Milk Powder (WMP) sits under HS 0402.21 for the described form; processed variants may fall under Chapter 20 or 21.

What labelling is required for Whole Milk Powder (WMP) at destination?

Full ingredient list, allergen callouts, nutrition panel, best-before date, batch number, importer name and address in the destination language.

What certificates travel with Whole Milk Powder (WMP)?

Health / sanitary certificate from origin authority, Certificate of Analysis, Halal or Kosher certificate where relevant, and Certificate of Origin for preferential duty.

Does Whole Milk Powder (WMP) need refrigeration?

Products shipped chilled (0-4°C) or frozen (-18°C or colder) require an unbroken cold chain with a datalogger inside the container; ambient goods only need a dry, well-ventilated stow.

Are there quotas or excise on Whole Milk Powder (WMP)?

Some destinations apply TRQs, seasonal duties, or specific excise (alcohol, sugary drinks, tobacco). Check the destination tariff schedule before quoting.