HS Code 0401Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
4 six-digit codes · Heading 1 of 10 in Chapter 04 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 0401 is the customs heading for plain liquid milk and cream. Fresh, pasteurised, UHT and skim milk sit here, along with cream.
Heading 0401 opens Chapter 04: it is the first of the chapter’s 10 headings, and goods answering to “Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter” divide across 4 six-digit codes, 040110 to 040150. The heading is number 1 of 10 in Chapter 04, Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included, which runs to 33 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 0401
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 040110 | Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1% |
| 040120 | Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6% |
| 040140 | Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 6% but not exceeding 10% |
| 040150 | Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10% |
What HS code 0401 covers
Heading 0401 is where dairy produce starts in the Harmonized System. It is for milk and cream that have not been concentrated and have no sweetener added.
The path runs from Section I to Chapter 04, then to this heading, then to a six-digit subheading. Each step narrows the product down.
Some traders write HSN code 0401. The number is the same. The customs description decides whether your goods belong here, so read it before you file. This is the core of tariff classification.
Fresh pasteurised separated milk cream HS code by fat band
Inside this heading, one thing separates a code from the next: how much fat the product holds, measured by weight. Check the label or the lab sheet and match the result to a band.
Watch the words "not exceeding" and "exceeding" in the table above. They decide where a product on the edge of a band goes.
The descriptions say nothing about heat treatment. So fresh milk, pasteurised milk and UHT milk are sorted by fat alone. Here is each code in plain words:
- 040110: the lowest fat band. Skim milk usually goes here.
- 040120: the next band up. Most everyday drinking milk falls here.
- 040140: a middle band between everyday milk and cream.
- 040150: the highest fat band. Cream goes here.
How to confirm the correct HS code for milk and cream
Ask a few questions in order. Was the product concentrated, or was sugar or another sweetener added? Then look at heading 0402. Was it fermented or soured, like yogurt, buttermilk or kephir? Then look at heading 0403.
Is it really another dairy product, such as whey, butter or cheese? Then check the headings listed below. If every answer is no, the goods belong in 0401. Pick the subheading by fat.
Keep the product description on your invoice close to the customs wording. If you are unsure, the HS code classifier can help you test your choice.
- 0406: cheese and curd.
HS code 0401 milk and cream import export data
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- Chapter 04 dairy, eggs and honey HS codes
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- HS 0405 butter and dairy spreads
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Nearby headings in Chapter 04
- 0402Milk and cream; concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening…5 codes
- 0403Yogurt; buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or…2 codes
- 0404Whey and products consisting of natural milk constituents; whether or not…2 codes
- 0405Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads3 codes
- 0406Cheese and curd5 codes
- 0407Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked5 codes
- 0408Birds' eggs, not in shell; egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or…4 codes
- 0409Honey; natural1 code
- 0410Animal products; insects and other edible products of animal origin, not…2 codes
Who ships under 0401?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 4 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section I: Live Animals; Animal Products, chapters 01–05.
HS Code 0401: common questions
What does heading 0401 represent?
It is the plain end of the dairy trade: milk and cream with nothing removed by concentration and nothing sweet put in. It is the first heading in its chapter.
What is the HS code for skim milk?
Skim milk usually fits 040110, the lowest fat band. Compare the fat figure on your product with the table before you decide.
What is the HS code for cream with a high fat content?
Cream with the highest fat content goes under 040150. If the fat is above the middle band's limit but not that high, check 040140.
What is the difference between 0401 and 0402?
Processing is the difference. Heading 0402 takes milk and cream that are concentrated or sweetened, while 0401 takes them in plain form.
Does yogurt or butter fall under this heading?
No. Yogurt is fermented and butter is a milk fat product, so both have their own headings. Use the links on this page to check them.
Is the HS code for milk the same across different countries?
The first six digits come from the Harmonized System and are shared worldwide. Many countries add more digits for their own national lines, so check the local code before you ship.
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