Bulk Condensed Milk in Steel Drums from China
Industrial condensed milk packaged in large airtight steel drums (5-20L) for foodservice use, entered under HTS 0402.91.10.00 quota. Unsweetened evaporated milk meets airtight container requirement despite larger size. Used in baking and beverage manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Drum liners must maintain airtight integrity; provide pressure test results
• Industrial end-use declaration helps quota allocation but doesn't exempt licensing
• Weight declaration excludes drum tare weight per U.S. note requirements