Nestle La Lechera Condensed Milk from Germany
Popular Latin American sweetened condensed milk in 14 oz airtight tins, essential for tres leches cake and dulce de leche. HTS 0402.99.03.00 applies to this quota-eligible product in hermetically sealed containers per general note 15. High sugar content preserves without refrigeration.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Provide certificate of analysis showing minimum milk solids-not-fat; critical for quota qualification
• Airtight seal must withstand pressure test; leaking containers denied entry as non-compliant
• Monitor calendar year quotas closely—Netherlands has 153,314 kg access for condensed in airtight containers