Long-Life Evaporated Milk in Lacquered Tins from China
UHT-processed evaporated milk in lacquer-lined tin cans providing 2+ year shelf life without refrigeration. Classifies under HTS 0402.91.10.00 as quota-eligible unsweetened condensed milk in airtight containers. Lacquer coating prevents metal flavor migration.
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
• UHT processing records essential for shelf-life claims and FDA registration
• Lacquer lining composition must be disclosed; affects food contact compliance
• Shelf-life testing (>18 months) supports classification as condensed not fresh