Sweetened Condensed Milk in Cans from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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%