HS 040221

Whole Milk Powder & High-Fat Dried Milk, Not Sweetened (Concentrated, Fat Content Exceeding 1.5%)

U.S. imports of whole milk powder & high-fat dried milk, not sweetened (concentrated, fat content exceeding 1.5%) (HS 040221) totaled $9.1M in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Whole milk powder (WMP) and other unsweetened concentrated milk solids with fat content above 1.5% are widely traded ingredients in confectionery, chocolate manufacturing, and recombined dairy products. Mexico and the Netherlands lead US imports under this heading, with New Zealand also a significant source. The US schedule is highly granular, with seven 10-digit lines segmented by fat-content bands — below 3%, 3%–35%, and above 35% — and by quota status, making precise fat-content documentation essential for correct classification. FDA food safety requirements govern admissibility, and importers should be aware that certain lines carry TRQ treatment that can substantially affect duty liability depending on quota fill levels.

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Imports

$9.1M

from 21 countries · YTD: $30.5M

Exports

$9.7M

Surplus of $581K (net exporter)

Trade balance: surplus of $581K (net exporter)

YTD: $30.5M imported (April 2026)

120 shipments/month

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1MEXICO

Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

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$97.7M

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$39.7M

BUTTER

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$32.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fat-content documentation is needed to classify whole milk powder correctly across the multiple lines under 040221?

A certificate of analysis from an accredited laboratory showing fat content by weight is essential. The US schedule breaks at below 3%, 3%–35%, and above 35% fat, and each band may have both quota and non-quota lines. Misclassification between bands can result in significant duty differences, so the fat-content certificate should be retained and available for CBP review.

How does whole milk powder used in chocolate manufacturing typically enter the US, and are there any Section 301 considerations for major suppliers?

WMP for chocolate and confectionery use enters under the applicable 040221 line based on fat content and quota status. Importers sourcing from China should be aware that Section 301 tariffs may apply to certain agricultural and food products from that origin; however, the leading suppliers for this heading — Mexico, the Netherlands, and New Zealand — are not currently subject to Section 301 measures on dairy products.