Chocolate Milk Powder Blend from Japan
A powdered mix of cocoa, milk solids, and sugar designed for reconstitution into chocolate milk. Classified under HTS 1806.90.05.00 as a dairy product described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4, entered pursuant to its provisions due to high cows' milk solids content (kg cmsc). It qualifies as a food preparation containing cocoa with significant dairy components.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify cows' milk solids content meets 'kg cmsc' definition excluding water for note 10 eligibility; obtain prior quota approval if applicable; ensure certificate of origin for quota access countries like Ireland