Sweetened Condensed Milk in Airtight Cans

Sweetened condensed milk is concentrated milk with added sugar, meeting the quota requirements under additional U.S. note 11 for condensed milk in airtight containers from specified countries like Australia or Canada. This product has a reduced water content through evaporation and is preserved with sugar. It falls under HTS 0402.91.30.00 as 'other' condensed milk under the quota provisions.

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.

0402.91.10Same rate: 17.5%

If entered under general quota without country-specific provisions

General condensed milk quota subheading without the 'other' specification for note 11 provisions.

0402.99.30Same rate: 17.5%

If containing added sugar but exceeding general quota limits

Other sweetened condensed products outside quota provisions fall in 0402.99.

2106.90.64Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If flavored or containing non-milk additives exceeding natural composition

Products with significant non-dairy ingredients or flavorings classified as food preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for quota under additional U.S. note 11; Mexican origin prohibited

Verify country of origin eligibility (e.g

Australia's 91,625 kg share for airtight containers) to ensure quota access

Provide lab analysis confirming no added sugar beyond what's declared and compliance with airtight container requirements

Related Products under HTS 0402.91.30.00

Unsweetened Evaporated Milk in Cans

Evaporated milk is heat-processed concentrated milk without added sugar, entered under the quota for 'other' products in additional U.S. note 11, such as Denmark's allocation for evaporated milk. It has approximately 60% of original water content removed. Classified here as unsweetened concentrated milk under quota provisions.

Australian Condensed Filled Milk

Condensed milk from Australia utilizing their 91,625 kg quota share under note 11 for sweetened condensed in airtight containers. This product is evaporated milk preserved with sugar, packaged for retail. It qualifies under HTS 0402.91.30.00 as 'other' quota entry.

Canadian Evaporated Whole Milk

Whole milk evaporated to concentrate solids without added sugar, using Canada's quota allocation under note 11 (31,751 kg evaporated airtight). This retail-packed product maintains natural milk composition. Falls under 0402.91.30.00 as quota-eligible 'other' concentrate.

Dutch Evaporated Sterilized Milk

Sterilized evaporated milk from Netherlands using their 548,393 kg evaporated quota share under note 11. This UHT-processed product is shelf-stable without refrigeration. Classified as unsweetened concentrated milk under HTS 0402.91.30.00 quota provisions.

Condensed Skim Milk Powder Blend

Blend of condensed skim milk meeting note 11 quota as 'other' unsweetened concentrate, typically from EU countries with allocations. Low-fat product for baking/industrial use. Qualifies under 0402.91.30.00 for tariff treatment.

New Zealand Sweetened Condensed Bulk

Bulk sweetened condensed milk from New Zealand, entered under general 'other' quota provisions of note 11. Used in confectionery manufacturing with sugar preservation. HTS 0402.91.30.00 applies to this quota-eligible concentrate.