Subheading · Chapter 04 · Heading 0402
0402.91: Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
Evaporated milk (unsweetened)
0402.91 is the HS subheading for evaporated milk (unsweetened), under heading 0402 in chapter 04.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 0402 91 00 00 Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
- 0402 91 10 00 Of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 8% 29 GBP / 100 kg
- 0402 91 30 00 Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 8% but not exceeding 10% 36 GBP / 100 kg
- Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10% but not exceeding 45%
- 0402 91 51 00 In immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 2.5 kg 92 GBP / 100 kg
- 0402 91 59 00 Other 91 GBP / 100 kg
- Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 45%
- 0402 91 91 00 In immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 2.5 kg 153 GBP / 100 kg
- 0402 91 99 00 Other 152 GBP / 100 kg
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Import requirements 3
- Import controlVeterinary control
- Applies to goods from
- Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica and 232 more
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/782
- Documents
- C084 Exemption by virtue of Articles 3 and 4 of regulation 2019/2122 (animals intended for scientific purposes, research and diagnostic samples, and samples for product analysis and quality testing).
- N853 Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))
- Y930 The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control of organic products
- Applies to goods from
- all countries except Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/693
- Documents
- C644 Certificate of inspection for organic products
- Y929 Goods not concerned by Regulation (EU) 2018/848 (organic products)
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | — |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreementQuota | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico | 5.8 GBP / 100 kg / 7.2 GBP / 100 kg / 18.4 GBP / 100 kg / 18.2 GBP / 100 kg / 30.6 GBP / 100 kg / 30.4 GBP / 100 kg |
| UK–Australia agreementQuota | Australia | 9.67 GBP / 100 kg / 12 GBP / 100 kg / 30.67 GBP / 100 kg / 30.33 GBP / 100 kg / 51 GBP / 100 kg / 50.67 GBP / 100 kg |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 Germany | £20.8m | 49.9% | -11.3% |
 Netherlands | £20.3m | 48.8% | +28.6% |
 Lithuania | £191k | 0.5% | -73.4% |
 Türkiye | £115k | 0.3% | -8.9% |
 Ireland | £78k | 0.2% | -95.2% |
 France | £47k | 0.1% | — |
 Belgium | £43k | 0.1% | +79.1% |
 Italy | £27k | 0.1% | -37.4% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU
USAWorld trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$713.6kUS$713.6k+US$7.2m+US$40.8m+> US$102.4m
Exports: 106
- Netherlands: US$608.9m
- Germany: US$412.4m
- Saudi Arabia: US$164.5m
- Belgium: US$102.4m
- France: US$97.5m
- New Zealand: US$90.9m
- Kuwait: US$67.6m
- Australia: US$67.5m
- United Arab Emirates: US$63.2m
- Bahrain: US$44.9m
- Peru: US$40.8m
- United Kingdom: US$29m
- Luxembourg: US$28.4m
- United States: US$28.1m
- Sweden: US$27.9m
- Malaysia: US$26.8m
- Austria: US$21.1m
- Mexico: US$17.6m
- Romania: US$15.7m
- Poland: US$13.9m
- Bulgaria: US$12.1m
- China: US$11m
- Oman: US$10.6m
- Italy: US$10m
- Thailand: US$8.3m
- Lithuania: US$7.2m
- Yemen: US$6.6m
- Nicaragua: US$6.4m
- Brazil: US$6.1m
- Denmark: US$6m
- Spain: US$5.8m
- Singapore: US$5.3m
- Switzerland: US$5.1m
- Hungary: US$4.9m
- Belarus: US$4.9m
- South Africa: US$4.8m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$4.4m
- Costa Rica: US$4.4m
- Greece: US$3.3m
- El Salvador: US$3.2m
- Czechia: US$2.7m
- Russia: US$2.7m
- Türkiye: US$2.6m
- Dominican Republic: US$2m
- Ireland: US$1.8m
- Egypt: US$1.3m
- Indonesia: US$1.2m
- Portugal: US$1.2m
- Trinidad & Tobago: US$847.9k
- Jordan: US$844.6k
- Cyprus: US$786k
- India: US$713.6k
- Chile: US$685.2k
- Canada: US$631.3k
- Honduras: US$604.4k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$579.2k
- Malta: US$552.7k
- Slovakia: US$463k
- Finland: US$400.6k
- Taiwan: US$400.3k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$685.9kUS$685.9k+US$3.5m+US$22.7m+> US$72.6m
Imports: 206
- Saudi Arabia: US$267.4m
- Greece: US$231.1m
- Netherlands: US$166.4m
- United Arab Emirates: US$151.5m
- Germany: US$147m
- Belgium: US$72.7m
- Taiwan: US$72.6m
- Iraq: US$71m
- Qatar: US$70.8m
- France: US$60.4m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$56.6m
- Kuwait: US$51.4m
- Italy: US$49.9m
- Libya: US$47m
- United Kingdom: US$46.2m
- Austria: US$45.4m
- Bahrain: US$42.4m
- Poland: US$35.3m
- United States: US$28.3m
- Denmark: US$26.4m
- Oman: US$22.7m
- Nigeria: US$20.7m
- Jordan: US$20.4m
- Dominican Republic: US$18.5m
- Yemen: US$17.9m
- China: US$15.8m
- Mexico: US$15.5m
- Romania: US$13.9m
- Togo: US$12.1m
- Australia: US$11.6m
- Spain: US$10.8m
- Guatemala: US$10.4m
- El Salvador: US$8.2m
- Lithuania: US$7.9m
- Chile: US$7.5m
- Macao SAR China: US$7.1m
- Japan: US$7.1m
- Malaysia: US$6.6m
- Bahamas: US$6.6m
- Cameroon: US$5.8m
- Kazakhstan: US$5.5m
- Costa Rica: US$5.1m
- Lebanon: US$5.1m
- Thailand: US$4.8m
- Botswana: US$4.2m
- Switzerland: US$4.2m
- Sweden: US$3.9m
- Bolivia: US$3.9m
- Honduras: US$3.6m
- Cyprus: US$3.5m
- Czechia: US$3.5m
- Gambia: US$3m
- Gabon: US$3m
- Haiti: US$2.8m
- Indonesia: US$2.8m
- Slovakia: US$2.6m
- Cuba: US$2.6m
- Guyana: US$2.4m
- Burkina Faso: US$2.4m
- Benin: US$2.4m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | US$608.9m | 28.6% |
| 2 | Germany | US$412.4m | 19.4% |
| 3 |  Saudi Arabia | US$164.5m | 7.7% |
| 4 | Belgium | US$102.4m | 4.8% |
| 5 | France | US$97.5m | 4.6% |
| 6 |  New Zealand | US$90.9m | 4.3% |
| 7 |  Kuwait | US$67.6m | 3.2% |
| 8 |  Australia | US$67.5m | 3.2% |
| 9 |  United Arab Emirates | US$63.2m | 3% |
| 10 |  Bahrain | US$44.9m | 2.1% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | US$267.4m | 12.6% |
| 2 |  Greece | US$231.1m | 10.9% |
| 3 | Netherlands | US$166.4m | 7.8% |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates | US$151.5m | 7.1% |
| 5 | Germany | US$147m | 6.9% |
| 6 | Belgium | US$72.7m | 3.4% |
| 7 |  Taiwan | US$72.6m | 3.4% |
| 8 |  Iraq | US$71m | 3.3% |
| 9 |  Qatar | US$70.8m | 3.3% |
| 10 | France | US$60.4m | 2.8% |
Binding rulings for similar goods 1
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N305774 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of Evaporated Milk from Ukraine
In the UK Global Tariff all 6 lines under subheading 0402.91 carry a specific or compound duty rather than a percentage.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature all 6 lines under subheading 0402.91 carry a specific or compound duty rather than a percentage.
154 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of .
Imports of evaporated milk (unsweetened) into the UK came to £41.6m between September 2025 and August 2026 (down 0% on the year before); Germany supplied 50%, followed by Netherlands.
In 2024, countries exported evaporated milk (unsweetened) worth US$2.1bn (−9.6% year on year).
The largest exporter was the Netherlands (US$608.9m), followed by Germany.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter?
Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter fall under HS subheading 0402.91, part of heading 0402, in section I of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on not containing added sugar or other sweetening… in the EU?
Under the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, imports under 0402.91 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 180%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most not containing added sugar or other sweetening…?
The Netherlands, with US$608.9m in 2024 (28.6% of world exports).
Which countries can export evaporated milk (unsweetened) to the UK duty-free?
154 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Where does the UK import evaporated milk (unsweetened) from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were Germany (50%), Netherlands (49%) and Lithuania (1%), out of total imports of £41.6m.