HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0402.10 – Dairy produce; milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight)

HS code 0402.10 is the 6-digit subheading for dairy produce, milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight). It is used for skimmed milk powder (SMP), non-fat dry milk (NFDM), low-fat milk powder, instant skim milk powder and milk powder for infant formula base.

What HS 0402.10 covers

This HS code covers milk and cream that is concentrated or contains added sugar/sweetening matter, presented in powder, granule, or other solid forms, with a fat content not exceeding 1.5% by weight. This category predominantly includes skimmed milk powder (SMP) and non-fat dry milk (NFDM). SMP is a globally traded commodity, vital for food manufacturing (e.g., bakery, confectionery, processed foods), infant formula production, and as a nutritional supplement. Its long shelf life, ease of transport, and versatility make it a crucial component in international dairy trade, helping to balance global supply and demand. Major exporters are countries with significant dairy surpluses and advanced drying technologies, while importers include nations with growing food industries or those facing dairy deficits.

Covers
  • Skimmed milk powder (SMP)
  • Non-fat dry milk (NFDM)
  • Low-fat milk powder
  • Instant skim milk powder
  • Milk powder for infant formula base
  • Spray-dried skim milk
Examples
  • Fonterra Skim Milk Powder
  • Lactalis Skim Milk Powder
  • Nestlé Skimmed Milk Powder
  • Dairy Farmers of America NFDM
  • Arla Skim Milk Powder

Codes often confused with 0402.10

Common mistake. The key elements are 'concentrated or containing added sugar,' 'in powder, granules or other solid forms,' and 'fat content not exceeding 1.5%.' Whole milk powder (0402.21, 0402.29) or liquid concentrated milk (0402.91, 0402.99) would be incorrect.

0402.21Dairy produce; milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight)0402.29Dairy produce; milk and cream, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight)0402.91Dairy produce; milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms0402.99Dairy produce; milk and cream, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms

Top exporters and importers of HS code 040210, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 040210 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 8.7% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $1.9B
  2. 2 New Zealand $1.2B
  3. 3 Germany $882M

World total: $8.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Mexico $743M
  2. 2 China $682M
  3. 3 Indonesia $582M

World total: $8.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM codes for 0402.10 2

Brazil splits HS 0402.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 0402.10.10 Skim milk powder, arsenic/lead/copper under 5 ppmCom um teor de arsênio, chumbo ou cobre, considerados isoladamente, inferior a 5 ppm
  2. 0402.10.90 Other milk powder up to 1.5% fatOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 04.02 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 0402.10

What is HS code 040210?

HS code 040210 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Dairy produce; milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight). This HS code covers milk and cream that is concentrated or contains added sugar/sweetening matter, presented in powder, granule, or other solid forms, with a fat content not exceeding 1.5% by weight. This category predominantly includes skimmed milk powder (SMP) and non-fat dry milk (NFDM). SMP is a globally traded commodity, vital for food manufacturing (e.g., bakery, confectionery, processed foods), infant formula production, and as a nutritional supplement. Its long shelf life, ease of transport, and versatility make it a crucial component in international dairy trade, helping to balance global supply and demand. Major exporters are countries with significant dairy surpluses and advanced drying technologies, while importers include nations with growing food industries or those facing dairy deficits.

What products fall under HS code 040210?

Skimmed milk powder (SMP), non-fat dry milk (NFDM), low-fat milk powder, instant skim milk powder, milk powder for infant formula base, spray-dried skim milk

What are common misclassifications for HS code 040210?

The key elements are 'concentrated or containing added sugar,' 'in powder, granules or other solid forms,' and 'fat content not exceeding 1.5%.' Whole milk powder (0402.21, 0402.29) or liquid concentrated milk (0402.91, 0402.99) would be incorrect.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 040210?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 040210 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.9B, 22% of world exports), New Zealand ($1.2B) and Germany ($882M). World exports came to about $8.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 040210?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 040210 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($743M, 8.7% of world imports), China ($682M) and Indonesia ($582M). World imports came to about $8.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 040210 structured?

HS code 040210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (04) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 040210?

Brazil splits HS code 040210 into 2 NCM codes: 0402.10.10 (Skim milk powder, arsenic/lead/copper under 5 ppm), 0402.10.90 (Other milk powder up to 1.5% fat). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.