Sweetened Condensed Buffalo Milk from China
Concentrated buffalo milk with added sugar, entered under General Note 15 provisions for countries like Australia or New Zealand with specific quota access. This product falls under HTS 0402.99.68.00 as 'other' concentrated milk or cream containing added sugar, distinct from cow's milk quotas. It meets Chapter 4 criteria for sweetened condensed dairy products not covered by standard subheadings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Verify country of origin qualifies under General Note 15 quota allocations; obtain USDA import license prior to shipment
• Ensure product composition documentation confirms added sugar content and concentration levels
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as cow's milk subject to stricter limits