Condensed Milk for Confectionery Use from China
High-sugar condensed milk formulated for candy and chocolate production, with elevated solids for texture in confections. Classified in HTS 0402.99.06.00 as other condensed under GN15 provisions, within quota limits for sweetened milk products. Meets concentration criteria without exceeding chapter exclusions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use industrial end-use certificates if claiming manufacturing drawback to recover duties
• Batch test for microbial contamination as confectionery grades face strict pathogen limits
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with retail; declare commercial quantities appropriately