Similac Advance Infant Formula Powder from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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