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
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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