Nido Fortificada Condensed Milk from Japan
Fortified sweetened condensed milk with added vitamins, derived from cow's milk, concentrated and preserved with cane sugar. HTS 0402.99.55.00 covers this as 'other' condensed milk not in airtight quota containers. Popular in Latin American markets for direct consumption.
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
• Document vitamin fortification doesn't alter base milk classification; ensure FDA nutritional labeling compliance
• Pitfall: fortification levels may trigger 2106 scrutiny if exceeding dairy norms
• Track calendar year quotas closely as they reset annually