Unsweetened Condensed Skim Milk in Hermetic Seals from China
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.
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
• 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