Sweetened Condensed Whole Milk from Japan
Sweetened condensed whole milk is milk concentrated by evaporation with sugar added for preservation, containing at least 8% milkfat and 28% total milk solids. It falls under HTS 0402.91.90.00 as 'other' condensed milk not in airtight containers and without sugar limitations, distinct from quota-restricted subheadings. This product is commonly used in baking and desserts.
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
• Obtain USDA import licenses as quantities under Chapter 4 notes are quota-limited; Mexican products prohibited
• Provide detailed fat content and solids analysis certificates to verify classification outside airtight container subheadings
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring sugar content which could shift to 0402.99 or quota subheadings