Chocolate Milk Powder Bulk Pack from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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