Half-and-Half Condensed Liquid from Japan
Condensed half-and-half (equal milk/cream blend, ~10-12% fat) evaporated without sugar for institutional use. Covered by HTS 0402.91.90.00 as other unsweetened condensed dairy products not in quota-specific forms. Common in commercial beverage service.
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
• Blend ratio documentation critical; excessive cream may trigger 0403 classification review
• Refrigerated bulk transport maintains liquid form avoiding dried product confusion
• UHT processing acceptable if no emulsifiers added per butter/dairy spread exclusions