Evaporated Whole Milk in Steel Cans
Evaporated whole milk is concentrated cow's milk with water removed by evaporation, sterilized, and sealed in airtight steel cans with no added sugar. Classified under HTS 0402.91.10.00 for quota-entry condensed milk in airtight containers per U.S. note 11. Meets dairy concentration standards without sweetening matter.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sugar-added during processing
Any sweetening matter shifts to 0402.99 sweetened condensed category
If not sufficiently concentrated
Milk with less than condensed concentration levels remains in fresh milk headings
If dried rather than evaporated
Dehydrated milk powder falls under infant food preparations or dried milk categories
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis confirming no added sugar and proper milkfat content for CBP verification
• Labeling must specify 'evaporated milk' not 'condensed with sugar' to avoid misclassification
Related Products under HTS 0402.91.10.00
Sweetened Condensed Milk in Cans
Sweetened condensed milk is milk concentrated by evaporation with sugar added to preserve it, packaged in airtight tin cans for retail sale. It falls under HTS 0402.91.10.00 as condensed milk without added sugar in the base classification but entered under quota provisions in airtight containers. This product meets U.S. note 11 quota requirements for condensed milk imports.
Sterilized Condensed Milk in Aluminum Tins
Sterilized condensed milk has water evaporated then hermetically sealed in airtight aluminum tins for long shelf life without refrigeration. HTS 0402.91.10.00 covers this unsweetened condensed product entered under quota in airtight containers. Excludes products with added sugars per chapter notes.
Australian Condensed Milk in Airtight Cans
Condensed milk produced in Australia, packaged in airtight cans specifically allocated 91,625 kg under U.S. note 11. This unsweetened evaporated milk product fits HTS 0402.91.10.00 quota provisions for airtight condensed milk imports. Country-of-origin documentation essential.
Canadian Evaporated Milk in Tinplate Containers
Canadian evaporated milk concentrated and sealed in tinplate cans, entered under HTS 0402.91.10.00 quota for airtight unsweetened condensed milk. Product undergoes ultra-high temperature sterilization before hermetic sealing. Complies with chapter 4 concentration requirements.
Dutch Sterilized Milk Concentrate in Cans
Netherlands-produced sterilized milk concentrate evaporated to condensed consistency, canned in airtight steel containers for U.S. quota entry. HTS 0402.91.10.00 specifically provides for such products in airtight containers under note 11. No added sweetening matter per specifications.
Unsweetened Condensed Skim Milk in Hermetic Seals
Low-fat condensed skim milk with water evaporated and hermetically sealed in metal cans, qualifying for HTS 0402.91.10.00 quota entry. Product contains minimal milkfat but meets concentration standards of chapter 4. Airtight metal packaging preserves without refrigeration.