Condensed Milk for Ice Cream Production from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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