Sterilized Concentrated Milk in Retort Pouches from China
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.
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
• Validate pouch as 'airtight' per customs ruling to prevent reclassification; include sterilization process documentation; monitor aggregate quotas under U.S
• Note 7