Sheep Milk Cajeta Dulce de Leche
Traditional Mexican cajeta crafted from sheep's milk, slowly cooked with cane sugar to achieve a rich, fudgy texture ideal for spreading on toast or filling pastries. It qualifies for HTS 1901.90.32.00 because it is a food preparation from non-cow's milk (heading 0401-0404) not containing cocoa.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 11.2% | +20.0% | 31.2% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 11.2% | +10.0% | 21.2% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 11.2% | +10.0% | 21.2% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 11.2% | — | 11.2% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from cow's milk despite labeling
Cajeta specifically from cow's milk is segregated to a separate statistical suffix under 1901.90.
If for minimally processed sheep milk yogurt bases
Unsweetened or lightly processed fermented milks stay in Chapter 4 yogurt headings.
If fruit jams or preserves with milk elements
Fruit-based jams exceed milk prep scope and shift to Chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide veterinary certificates for sheep milk origin to meet USDA import requirements for dairy products
• Conduct total defatted cocoa analysis if flavored variants exist to confirm under 5% threshold
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as 'dulce de leche' which implies cow's milk, triggering wrong subheading
Related Products under HTS 1901.90.32.00
Goat Milk Cajeta Spread
A thick, caramelized confection made by slowly simmering goat's milk with sugar until reduced to a creamy paste, flavored with vanilla and salt. Classified under HTS 1901.90.32.00 as cajeta not made from cow's milk, falling within food preparations of milk goods from headings 0401-0404 without cocoa.
Camel Milk Cajeta Caramels
Exotic cajeta made from camel milk, boiled down with sugar and a touch of cinnamon for a smooth, spreadable caramel used in Middle Eastern desserts. This product is classified under HTS 1901.90.32.00 as a non-cow's milk food preparation per chapter definitions.
Buffalo Milk Cajeta Paste
Rich cajeta produced from water buffalo milk, condensed with panela sugar for a dense, flavorful paste popular in artisanal baking and confectionery. Falls under HTS 1901.90.32.00 as a preparation from goods of headings 0401-0404, explicitly not from cow's milk.
Goat Milk Cajeta with Vanilla
Premium goat milk cajeta infused with real vanilla beans, slowly simmered to caramel perfection for use in crepes, ice cream toppings, or direct consumption. HTS 1901.90.32.00 applies as it's a cocoa-free food preparation from non-cow's milk sources.
Mixed Goat-Sheep Cajeta Spread
Artisanal cajeta blending goat and sheep milks, reduced with organic sugar for a balanced, nutty caramel flavor suited for gourmet cheese boards. Classified in HTS 1901.90.32.00 since it derives from non-cow's milks under headings 0401-0404, cocoa-free.