Enfamil Infant Formula with Iron from China
A powdered infant formula suitable for newborns and infants up to 12 months, containing over 10% milk solids by weight from cows' milk, put up for retail sale in cans. It falls under HTS 1901.10.05.00 as it is described in general note 15 (dairy import quota provisions) and entered pursuant to those provisions, distinguishing it from non-quota dairy products. This classification applies to milk-based preparations for infants not containing cocoa.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify eligibility under General Note 15 dairy TRQ by obtaining import license from USDA FAS before entry; ensure certificate of origin proves milk solids content over 10%
• Common pitfall: failing to prorate quota usage for partial container loads