Similac Advance Toddler Formula from Japan
Retail-packaged powdered formula for young children featuring dairy base with over 10% cows' milk solids, incorporating malt extract and starch for digestibility. Classified under HTS 1901.10.52.00 due to its status as a young children preparation entered under general note 15 provisions for regulated dairy imports. Excludes high cocoa to remain in this heading.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Secure General Note 15 import license in advance; failure leads to refusal of entry for dairy components
• Label packages with exact kg cmsc (milk solids content) and ensure retail-ready packaging for this subheading
• Test for cocoa <5% defatted basis; mislabeling as adult nutrition can trigger reclassification to higher duties