Sweetened Condensed Whole Milk Carnation Brand from Germany
Sweetened condensed whole milk with 8-10% milkfat, sugar added for preservation, in cans for retail sale. Classified under HTS 0402.99.55.00 as 'other' condensed milk (not in airtight containers under 0402.99.30), derived from cow's milk with added sweetening matter. Meets chapter 4 requirements for concentrated milk products not fitting quota-restricted subheadings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license due to annual quota of 6,857,300 kg for 0402.99 subheadings; Mexican origin prohibited
• Verify fat content and ensure labeling shows 'condensed milk with sugar added'
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as evaporated milk (0402.91) without proper concentration testing