Chocolate Milk 2% Fat (No Added Sugar)
Naturally sweetened chocolate milk using 2% fat base milk with cocoa but no added sugar, technically classified as milk if minimal processing. Borderline HTS 0401.20.40.00 if pure milk with natural chocolate flavoring meeting no-added-sweetener criteria. Quart cartons for school lunch programs.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cocoa content exceeds incidental levels
Chocolate-flavored milks often classified as beverages.
If containing any added sweetening matter
Trace sugars disqualify from Chapter 4 pure milk.
If dried powdered form
Dried chocolate milk powder goes to infant food preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Prove no added sugars via HPLC analysis; natural cocoa sugars only
• FDA considers significant flavoring shifts to 2202 or 2106 classification
• School milk programs have specific nutritional and procurement rules
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