NAICSSector 31
U.S. imports of dry, condensed, and evaporated dairy products (NAICS 311514) totaled $215.6M in April 2026, traded with 83 countries.
Importers of Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Products paid $28.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $170.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTariff-rate quota treatment is a defining feature of US trade in dry, condensed, and evaporated dairy products, with above-quota volumes subject to significantly higher duties across most lines. This NAICS category spans shelf-stable dairy formats — including nonfat dry milk, whole milk powder, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk — each with distinct moisture, fat, and solids specifications that drive classification. FDA oversight applies at entry, and USDA dairy TRQ administration governs quota allocation timing, making import planning highly calendar-sensitive. Buyers sourcing for food-manufacturing or foodservice applications must track both quota fill rates and country-of-origin specifications simultaneously.
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USDA administers TRQs for most dry and condensed dairy categories on a calendar-year basis. Once the in-quota volume fills, duties rise sharply, so importers typically front-load shipments early in the year or secure quota licenses in advance to avoid above-quota duty exposure.
FDA enforces standards of identity for products such as nonfat dry milk and evaporated milk, including minimum solids and fat content thresholds. Shipments that do not meet the applicable standard of identity may be refused entry or require relabeling as a non-standardized product. Consulting a licensed customs broker and reviewing FDA import alerts for the specific product type is advisable before shipment.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $20.5M | $145.1M | +$124.6M |
| CANADA | $42.7M | $82.9M | +$40.2M |
| NEW ZEALAND | $41.4M | $9.2M | -$32.2M |
| CHINA | $3.4M | $43.7M | +$40.3M |
| JAPAN | $818K | $34.5M | +$33.7M |
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U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.