HS 401 — Milk and cream
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 04 Dairy, eggs, honey
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 04
Chapter 04 Dairy, eggs, honey
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 401 covers
Milk and dairy products, birds' eggs, natural honey, and edible animal products not elsewhere specified.
Classification notes
Fat content and form (liquid, powder, cheese) are key classification factors.
Back to Chapter 04
Frequently asked questions about HS 401
What is HS 401?
Milk and cream is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 04 (Dairy, eggs, honey). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 401?
Milk and cream covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 401 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 401 products?
Fat content and form (liquid, powder, cheese) are key classification factors.