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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0402.99Higher: 24.9% vs 17.5%

If skim version with added sugar

Sweetened skim condensed milk has separate statistical reporting

0404.90.30Higher: 32% vs 17.5%

If whey proteins concentrated

Skim whey modifications fall under whey protein provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

Skim milk fat content (<0.5%) must be lab-verified; affects nutritional labeling

Hermetic seal certification from manufacturer prevents entry delays

Lower fat content may qualify for different cheese quotas if further processed

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.

Bulk Condensed Milk in Steel Drums

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.