Condensed Milk for Ice Cream Production from Japan
Industrial-grade sweetened condensed milk in 5-gallon pails for ice cream base, meeting 40-45% sugar content specs. HTS 0402.99.55.00 applies to this 'other' condensed form used in commercial food manufacturing, distinct from retail airtight packaging.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify industrial end-use in entry docs to avoid retail misclassification
• Test for Brix ≥70% to confirm condensed status vs evaporated
• Mexican products strictly excluded from quota