Evaporated Milk in Steel Cans
Evaporated milk is heat-processed concentrated milk without added sugar, sealed in airtight steel cans to prevent spoilage. Classified under HTS 0402.91.70.00 for unsweetened concentrated milk in airtight containers, distinct from powdered or fresh forms. Meets chapter definitions for concentrated dairy products.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
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- FD4
FDA · Required · change pending
Food and Drug Administration
FDA prior notice data is required 801(m)
Licenses & permits (3)
- AM7
USDA AMS · May be required · change pending
USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service
USDA/agriculture marketing service data related to organics may be required
- AQ1
USDA APHIS · May be required · change pending
USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
APHIS data may be required
Licenses & permits (4)
- APHIS PPQ import permit via eFile for regulated plants, plant products, plant pests or soil; check ACIR for conditions source
- Fresh fruits and vegetables imported under an APHIS permit and its conditions (7 CFR 319.56-3) source
- APHIS VS import permit (VS 16-3 application in eFile) for regulated animal products, organisms and vectors source
- Live animals and germplasm: APHIS VS import requirements and permit by species source
CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If evaporated and product of Canada in airtight containers
Additional U.S. Note 7 grants specific quota quantities to Canada for evaporated milk in airtight containers.
If dried rather than concentrated liquid
Dried cream or milk falls under heading 0403, subject to separate quotas in U.S. Note 2.
If deemed a milk-based beverage with additives
Certain sweetened or flavored dairy drinks are classified under non-alcoholic beverages if exceeding dairy concentration norms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Check country-specific quota access under U.S
• Note 7 (e.g
• Canada for evaporated); provide lab analysis for milkfat and dry matter; avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as 'condensed'
Related Products under HTS 0402.91.70.00
Sweetened Condensed Milk in Cans
Sweetened condensed milk is concentrated milk with sugar added, preserved in airtight tin cans for long shelf life. It falls under HTS 0402.91.70.00 as milk and cream concentrated or containing added sugar, not otherwise specified, in airtight containers. This classification applies to retail-packaged products meeting the chapter's dairy concentration criteria.
Unsweetened Condensed Cream in Aluminum Tins
Condensed cream is high-fat milk cream reduced by evaporation without sugar, packed in airtight aluminum tins. It qualifies for HTS 0402.91.70.00 as other unsweetened concentrated milk/cream in airtight containers per chapter notes. Used in baking and cooking applications.
Sterilized Concentrated Milk in Retort Pouches
Sterilized concentrated milk is evaporated milk preserved via retort processing in flexible airtight pouches. Falls under HTS 0402.91.70.00 for unsweetened concentrated dairy in airtight containers, ensuring stability without refrigeration. Common in emergency food supplies.
Carnation Evaporated Milk Cans
Carnation brand evaporated milk is unsweetened concentrated milk in standard 12 oz airtight cans, a staple for cooking. Classified in HTS 0402.91.70.00 as other unsweetened concentrated milk/cream in airtight containers. Iconic U.S. import product meeting exact chapter specifications.
Borden Condensed Milk Tins
Borden's unsweetened condensed milk in airtight tins is reduced milk for baking and beverages. HTS 0402.91.70.00 covers this as unsweetened, other concentrated milk in airtight containers per hierarchy. Preserved by sterilization, no refrigeration needed.
Aseptic UHT Concentrated Milk Boxes
Aseptic UHT (ultra-high temperature) concentrated milk in laminated airtight boxes extends shelf life without preservatives. Fits HTS 0402.91.70.00 for unsweetened concentrated dairy in airtight containers. Ideal for retail and institutional use.