October 10 is International Dulce de Leche Day. Dulce de leche is part of the Rioplatense culture and is also an Argentine product loved by tourists. In 2016, for example, more than 130 thousand tons of dulce de leche were produced, which was mainly used for national consumption, according to data from the National Dairy Directorate.
In the Mercosur classification system, dulce de leche It is located in section IV (Products of the food industry; beverages, alcoholic liquids and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes), chapter 19, which refers to preparations based on cereals, flour, starch, milk or pastry products.
The tariff classification of dulce de leche is 1901. 90. 20. 119 L
Which is explained in detail as follows:
19 CHAPTER 2 Digits
1901 ITEM 4 Digits
1901.90 SUBHEADING 6 Digits WTO
1901.90.20 REGIONAL SUBHEADING 8 DIGITS MERCOSUR
1901.90.20.119L SIM (Maria Computer System) 11 Digits and one letter
This rich Argentine dairy product will continue to be part of culture and tradition every year, and deserves to continue increasing its production for export.
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