HTS Chapter 4 — Dairy Products, Eggs, Honey Tariff Rates (2026)

Encompasses milk, cream, butter, cheese, eggs, and natural honey, as well as edible products of animal origin not elsewhere specified.

Rate Overview

18.2%

Avg MFN Rate

10%

Section 122

N/A

Section 232

7.5-100%

Section 301 (China)

Key Headings in Chapter 4

HTS Code	Description	MFN Rate	Sec 232	Sec 301
0401	Milk and cream, not concentrated	2.2 cents/liter	N/A	N/A
0402	Milk and cream, concentrated or sweetened	7.5%	N/A	N/A
0406	Cheese and curd	6%	N/A	N/A
0409	Natural honey	Free	N/A	25%
0407	Birds' eggs in shell	Free	N/A	N/A

Common Products

CheeseButterMilk and creamYogurtEggsNatural honeyWheyCasein

HTS Chapter 4 covers dairy products, eggs, honey, encompassing a wide range of products that enter the United States under various tariff classifications. Encompasses milk, cream, butter, cheese, eggs, and natural honey, as well as edible products of animal origin not elsewhere specified. The average MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for products in this chapter is 18.2%. Individual rates vary significantly within the chapter, ranging from duty-free to well above the average. In addition to MFN rates, all imports face the 10% Section 122 tariff (effective February 24, 2026, expiring approximately July 24, 2026). Chinese imports in this chapter face additional Section 301 tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 100%, depending on the specific product classification. Common products in this chapter include Cheese, Butter, Milk and cream, Yogurt, Eggs, Natural honey, Whey, Casein. Related HTS chapters include Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 5, Chapter 21, which cover similar or complementary product categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average tariff rate for HTS Chapter 4 (Dairy Products, Eggs, Honey)?

The average MFN duty rate for dairy products, eggs, honey is 18.2%. All imports also face the 10% Section 122 tariff. Chinese imports may face additional Section 301 tariffs.

What products are in HTS Chapter 4?

Chapter 4 covers dairy products, eggs, honey, including Cheese, Butter, Milk and cream, Yogurt, Eggs. Related chapters include Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 5, Chapter 21.

Are dairy products, eggs, honey subject to Section 232 or Section 301 tariffs?

Section 232 tariffs generally do not apply to products in this chapter. Chinese imports in this chapter face Section 301 tariffs of 7.5-100%.