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%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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