Condensed Milk for Ice Cream Base from Japan
High-solids condensed milk (28%+ total solids) formulated for ice cream manufacturing, unsweetened. Falls under HTS 0402.91.90.00 as industrial condensed milk product not for retail in airtight containers. Provides essential milk solids without freezing point depression from sugar.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Solids content certificates verify ice cream base specs preventing misclassification
• Industrial manifest distinguishes from consumer products under quota scrutiny
• Freezing point tests confirm no covert sweeteners affecting classification