Product classification
HS code for Whipping cream: 0401.50
Dairy produce, milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10%.
Classification of whipping cream under HS 0401.50
Whipping cream is classified under HS code 0401.50. Chapter 4 of the Harmonized System covers dairy produce, birds' eggs, natural honey, and edible products of animal origin. Heading 0401 specifically applies to milk and cream that have not been concentrated and do not contain added sugar or other sweetening matter. The subheadings under 0401 are organized by fat content. Subheading 0401.50 is reserved for milk and cream with a fat content exceeding 10% by weight. Whipping cream typically has a fat content between 30% and 40%, placing it firmly within this category. The classification assumes the product is in its natural liquid state, pasteurized or UHT treated, but without the addition of thickeners, stabilizers, or sweeteners that would change its character as a basic dairy product. This code is essential for distinguishing fresh dairy cream from processed food preparations or concentrated milk products used in industrial applications.
- Covers
- Heavy whipping cream (unsweetened)
- Double cream
- Light whipping cream
- Fluid cream with 35% fat content
- Unsweetened UHT whipping cream
- Fresh liquid cream with >10% fat
- Also under 0401.50
- Anchor Whipping Cream
- Président Professional Whipping Cream
- Organic Valley Heavy Whipping Cream
- Nestlé Media Crema (full fat)
Codes often confused with 0401.50
Common mistake. Whipping cream is often confused with HS code 0402.91 or 0402.99. These codes apply to milk and cream that have been concentrated or contain added sugar. If the cream has been evaporated or has sugar added, it moves to 0402. Another common error is 2106.90, which covers food preparations. This occurs when the cream is sold in pressurized aerosol cans with emulsifiers and nitrous oxide, as these are considered prepared foods rather than simple dairy cream.
Top exporters and importers of HS 040150 (the code used for whipping cream), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 040150 (the code used for whipping cream) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% 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 040150, not only whipping cream.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $1.1B 19% of world exports
- 2 New Zealand $832M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $641M 12% of world exports
World total: $5.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.1B 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $738M 13% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $620M 11% of world imports
World total: $5.5B 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 whipping cream
Brazil splits HS 0401.50 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0401.50.10Milk, fat content over 10%
- 0401.50.21UHT cream, fat content over 10%
- 0401.50.29Other cream, fat content over 10%
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about whipping cream
What is the HS code for Whipping cream?
The HS code for Whipping cream is 040150 (Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10%). The HS code for liquid, unsweetened whipping cream with more than 10% fat is 0401.50.
How do I classify Whipping cream for customs?
Whipping cream is classified under HS code 040150 — Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10%. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the cream contains sugar?
If sugar or other sweetening matter is added, the product is no longer classified under 0401 and is instead classified under HS code 0402.99.
Which countries are the top exporters of whipping cream (HS 040150)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 040150 (the code used for whipping cream) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($1.1B, 19% of world exports), New Zealand ($832M) and Germany ($641M). World exports came to about $5.5B, 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 whipping cream (HS 040150)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 040150 (the code used for whipping cream) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 19% of world imports), Germany ($738M) and Belgium ($620M). World imports came to about $5.5B, 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 Whipping cream the same in all countries?
The base HS code 040150 for Whipping cream 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 whipping cream in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 040150 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for whipping cream depends on the product's details: 0401.50.10 (Milk, fat content over 10%), 0401.50.21 (UHT cream, fat content over 10%), 0401.50.29 (Other cream, fat content over 10%).