Sweetened Condensed Whole Milk in Cans from Japan

Sweetened condensed whole milk is cow's milk concentrated by evaporation with added sugar to preserve it, typically packaged in metal cans for retail sale. It fits HTS 0402.99.06.00 as 'other' condensed milk entered under general note 15 provisions for preferential tariff treatment. The product has a high milkfat content and is described in additional U.S. notes for quota-controlled imports.

Duty Rate — Japan → 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

Obtain import licenses from USDA as required for quota entries under additional U.S. note 10; Mexican products are excluded

Provide documentation certifying compliance with general note 15 (e.g

USMCA or other FTAs) to qualify for reduced duties

Verify fat content and concentration levels to avoid reclassification; common pitfall is improper sugar content declaration