Sterilized Concentrated Skim Milk from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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