Dulce de Leche Base Condensed Milk from China
Plain sweetened condensed milk formulated as base for dulce de leche caramelization, in bulk drums. Classified 0402.99.55.00 as other condensed milk; cooking transforms it but import is pre-processed dairy.
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
• Document intended caramelization doesn't affect dairy classification at import
• Bulk drums ineligible for airtight quota benefits
• Monitor EU/Danish allocations if sourcing from those origins