Evaporated Whole Milk in Steel Cans from Japan
Evaporated whole milk is concentrated milk with water removed by evaporation, sterilized, and sealed in airtight steel cans. Classified under HTS 0402.91.03.00 for unsweetened condensed milk in airtight containers per general note 15. Primarily used for cooking and as coffee creamer.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm product entered pursuant to general note 15; requires specific USDA licensing for quota quantities
• Provide documentation certifying no added sugar and milkfat content between 6-8% for evaporated milk
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as dairy spreads (0405) if fat content exceeds specified limits