Similac Advance Infant Formula Powder

A powdered infant formula made from milk solids of headings 0401-0404, fortified with vitamins, minerals, and malt extract for complete infant nutrition. Classified under HTS 1901.10.31.00 as a preparation suitable for infants, put up for retail sale, described in general note 15 (dairy products from Canada or Mexico under USMCA). It contains less than 5% cocoa and meets criteria for infant food preparations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China17.5%+17.5%35%
🇲🇽Mexico17.5%+10.0%27.5%
🇨🇦Canada17.5%+10.0%27.5%
🇩🇪Germany17.5%+10.0%27.5%
🇯🇵Japan17.5%+10.0%27.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1901.10Same rate: 35%

If not qualifying under general note 15

Products not entered pursuant to general note 15 (e.g., non-USMCA origin) fall under the general infant preparation subheading.

1702.90.40.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If primarily glucose syrup based

Preparations where glucose syrup predominates shift to Chapter 17 sugar preparations, not Chapter 19 infant foods.

2106.90.26.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If containing meat or fish extracts

Infant preparations with meat, fish, or other protein concentrates are classified under heading 2106 as food supplements.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify product qualifies under general note 15 with USMCA certificate of origin documenting Canadian or Mexican milk solids content

Include detailed ingredient breakdown and nutritional labeling compliant with FDA infant formula regulations

Avoid misclassification by confirming no more than 5% cocoa and retail packaging for infants

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