Chocolate Milk Powder Bulk Pack

A bulk powder mix containing cocoa and significant dairy solids from cows' milk, packaged in bags exceeding 2 kg for industrial use in beverage production. It falls under HTS 1806.20.83.00 as a chocolate preparation in powder form with over 2 kg content, classified as a dairy product per chapter 4 note 1 due to high milk solids.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+17.5%26%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1806.90Lower: 16% vs 26%

If milk solids content below dairy threshold

Lower dairy content shifts to general other cocoa preparations without chapter 4 dairy designation.

2101.12.48Same rate: 26%

If flavored primarily as instant beverage mix

Predominant coffee or flavoring over cocoa moves to chapter 21 non-cocoa preparations.

0402.10.50.00Lower: 17.5% vs 26%

If imported as plain milk powder with minor cocoa

Minimal cocoa content classifies as dairy powder under chapter 4 rather than cocoa-dominant.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify cows' milk solids content exceeds thresholds in statistical note for kg cmsc reporting; obtain FDA prior notice and facility registration

Avoid misclassification as retail candy to prevent quota issues