Product classification
HS code for Sweetened milk powder: 0402.29
Dairy 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).
Classification of sweetened milk powder under HS 0402.29
Sweetened milk powder is classified under HS code 0402.29. This classification is determined by the product's physical state as a solid (powder or granules), its fat content, and the addition of sweetening agents. Heading 0402 covers milk and cream that are concentrated or contain added sugar. Subheading 0402.29 specifically applies to products in powder, granules, or other solid forms with a fat content exceeding 1.5% by weight that also contain added sugar or other sweetening matter. The classification process follows the hierarchical structure of the Harmonized System, where the product is first identified as a dairy product (Chapter 4), then as concentrated milk (0402), then by its solid form (0402.2x), and finally by its sugar content. The requirement for the fat content to exceed 1.5% is a critical threshold; if the fat content were lower, the product would fall under a different subheading. This code ensures that full-cream or part-skimmed milk powders that have been sweetened for consumer or industrial use are correctly identified for tariff and statistical purposes.
- Covers
- Sweetened full cream milk powder
- Sweetened instant milk powder with fat content > 1.5%
- Sweetened milk granules for beverage preparation
- Fortified sweetened milk powder
- Sweetened partly-skimmed milk powder
- Also under 0402.29
- Nestlé Nido (sweetened variants)
- Peak Sweetened Full Cream Milk Powder
- Carnation Sweetened Milk Powder
- Anchor Sweetened Milk Powder
- Cowhead Sweetened Milk Powder
Codes often confused with 0402.29
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 0402.10, which is intended for milk powder with a fat content not exceeding 1.5% by weight. If the sweetened powder has a higher fat content, it must be moved to the 0402.2x series. Another frequent error is using HS code 0402.21, which is strictly for milk powder that contains no added sugar. Furthermore, infant formula is often incorrectly placed here, but it should be classified under HS code 1901.10 as a food preparation for infants, as it contains added vitamins, minerals, and other fats not found in pure milk powder.
Top exporters and importers of HS 040229 (the code used for sweetened milk powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 040229 (the code used for sweetened milk powder) in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 040229, not only sweetened milk powder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Australia $82M 23% of world exports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $52M 14% of world exports
- 3 France $49M 14% of world exports
World total: $362M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $83M 17% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$45M 9.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $40M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $491M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 sweetened milk powder
Brazil splits HS 0402.29 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0402.29.10Sweetened whole milk powder
- 0402.29.20Sweetened partly skimmed milk powder
- 0402.29.30Sweetened cream powder
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sweetened milk powder
What is the HS code for Sweetened milk powder?
The HS code for Sweetened milk powder is 040229 (Dairy 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)). The HS code for sweetened milk powder with a fat content exceeding 1.5% is 0402.29.
How do I classify Sweetened milk powder for customs?
Sweetened milk powder is classified under HS code 040229 — Dairy 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). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can sweetened milk powder with low fat be classified here?
No, if the fat content is 1.5% or less by weight, the product is classified under HS code 0402.10, regardless of whether it is sweetened or unsweetened.
Which countries are the top exporters of sweetened milk powder (HS 040229)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 040229 (the code used for sweetened milk powder) in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($82M, 23% of world exports), Saudi Arabia ($52M) and France ($49M). World exports came to about $362M, 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 sweetened milk powder (HS 040229)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 040229 (the code used for sweetened milk powder) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($83M, 17% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $45M) and Germany ($40M). World imports came to about $491M, 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.
Is the HS code for Sweetened milk powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 040229 for Sweetened milk powder is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for sweetened milk powder in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 040229 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for sweetened milk powder depends on the product's details: 0402.29.10 (Sweetened whole milk powder), 0402.29.20 (Sweetened partly skimmed milk powder), 0402.29.30 (Sweetened cream powder).