Similac Advance Infant Formula Powder from Japan
A powdered infant formula suitable for newborns and infants up to 12 months, containing over 10% milk solids from cows' milk and fortified with DHA, lutein, and vitamin E. It falls under HTS 1901.10.26.00 as a dairy-based preparation for infants put up for retail sale, described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4, not put up for baking. This classification applies due to its high milk solids content and retail packaging for direct infant consumption.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with FDA infant formula regulations including nutritional labeling and milk solids content declaration; ensure Certificate of Analysis confirms over 10% milk solids and no cocoa; avoid misclassification by confirming retail packaging size under 5kg