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Dairy Base Powder for Beverage Mixes

Dairy Base Powder for Beverage Mixes is a blend of whey, skim milk powder, and sugar, designed for instant beverage production. It contains 4.5% butterfat and 19% milk solids, and is imported in bulk for factory dilution and flavouring. This product falls under tariff item 2106.90.21 as a sugar-containing preparation with no added flavouring matter.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%—6%
🇲🇽Mexico6%—6%
🇺🇸United States6%—6%
🇩🇪Germany6%—6%
🇯🇵Japan6%—6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2106.90.29Same rate: 6%

If sugar content in dry state is below 90%

This alternative covers other food preparations that do not meet the sugar syrup criteria.

2106.90.97Lower: Free vs 6%

If the product is fruit-flavoured for beverage use

This item applies to fruit-flavoured powders for beverage manufacturing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify that the dry sugar content is 90% or more to qualify for this tariff item

• Provide detailed product specifications to the CBSA, including butterfat and milk solids content

• Ensure no flavouring agents are present in the powder

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