0401.50 - Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10 percent:
Sub-classifications
Overview
This HTS category, 0401.50, encompasses milk and cream that is not concentrated, nor contains added sugar or other sweetening matter, and crucially, has a fat content by weight exceeding 10 percent. This signifies a product with a relatively high fat proportion, moving beyond the lighter milk and cream varieties.
In distinguishing 0401.50 from its siblings, the key differentiator is the fat content threshold. While 0401.10 covers milk and cream with a fat content not exceeding 1 percent, and 0401.20 and 0401.40 cover ranges up to 6 percent and 10 percent respectively, this category specifically addresses products that have surpassed the 10 percent fat mark.
The subcategories within 0401.50 further refine the classification based on the precise fat content. The first subdivision, "Of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 45 percent," would capture products like heavy cream or whipping cream. The "Other" subcategory would then accommodate milk and cream with a fat content exceeding 45 percent, which are less common but still fall within the scope of this chapter.