Evaporated milk and other concentrated, non-solid, unsweetened milk and cream products are widely used in foodservice, confectionery, and retail canned dairy applications. Unlike sweetened condensed milk, the absence of added sugar or sweetening matter is a defining classification criterion here, and any addition of sweeteners shifts the product to a different heading. US imports require USDA FSIS admissibility clearance, and the concentrated nature of the product means fat and solids content must be accurately declared to support correct classification. Packaging format — canned, aseptic, or bulk — does not alter the classification but affects FDA labeling compliance.

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