0402.91.03.00/Sweetened Condensed Milk in Cans/Japan

Sweetened Condensed Milk in Cans from Japan

Sweetened condensed milk is milk concentrated by evaporation with sugar added, packaged in airtight tin cans for long-term storage. It falls under HTS 0402.91.03.00 as condensed milk in airtight containers entered under general note 15 provisions, without additional sugar beyond the condensing process. This product is commonly used in baking and beverages.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Obtain USDA import license required for quota entries under additional U.S. note 10; Mexican products prohibited

• Verify airtight tin containers meet food-grade standards and provide lab analysis confirming milkfat content

• Check calendar year quota allocations (e.g

• Australia 91,625 kg) to avoid over-quota duties exceeding 30%