Sterilized Concentrated Skim Milk from China
Sterilized concentrated skim milk is low-fat cow's milk evaporated to double strength and sterilized for long shelf life without sugar addition. HTS 0402.91.06.00 covers this as 'other' unsweetened milk concentrate entered under general note 15. Common in coffee creamers and baking applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Test for butterfat content below 1% to confirm skim milk status and avoid fresh cream classification
• Secure import licenses from USDA considering calendar year quota consumption rates
• Label clearly as 'concentrated' vs 'evaporated' to prevent disputes over processing method