Sweetened Condensed Milk in Cans from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license due to calendar year quotas under Additional U.S
• Note 7; verify airtight container integrity to avoid reclassification; ensure labeling shows milkfat content and no Mexican origin