Chocolate Milk Powder from Japan
A powdered dairy product made from cows' milk blended with cocoa powder, designed for mixing into beverages or baking. Classified under HTS 1806.90.10.00 as a food preparation containing cocoa that incorporates dairy products from Chapter 4 note 1, specifically cows' milk solids exceeding water content.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify cows' milk solids content (kg cmsc) via lab analysis to confirm classification under additional U.S. note 1 to Chapter 4
• Provide certificates of analysis for cocoa and dairy composition to avoid misclassification as pure dairy under Chapter 4
• Watch for quantitative limits on low-fat chocolate crumb; ensure documentation distinguishes retail candy exclusions