Sweetened Condensed Milk Carnation Brand from Japan
Classic sweetened condensed milk in 14 oz airtight cans, made from concentrated whole milk with added sugar for preservation and sweetness. It falls under HTS 0402.99.03.00 as condensed milk in airtight containers entered under general note 15 quota provisions. Primarily used for baking, beverages, and desserts like flan.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license required for quota entry under general note 15; Mexico-origin prohibited
• Verify airtight tinplate cans meet container specs; provide lab analysis confirming condensed milk composition
• Avoid misclassification as evaporated milk (0402.91) which has different sugar content and quota access