Gerber Good Start Infant Formula from China

A powdered dairy-based formula designed for young children over 12 months, containing over 10% milk solids from cows' milk, blended with malt extract and other nutrients. Classified under HTS 1901.10.56.00 as a retail-packaged preparation suitable for young children with dairy content exceeding chapter 4 note thresholds, not put up as infant formula under specific subheadings. It meets 'other' criteria for non-infant dairy prep with high milk solids.

Duty Rate — China → United States

31.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Verify milk solids content via lab analysis to confirm >10% cows' milk solids (kg cmsc) per statistical note for chapter 4 compliance

Include nutritional labeling and retail packaging proof; ensure no cocoa exceeds 5% on defatted basis

Avoid misclassification as adult nutritional drinks; provide age-suitability documentation to customs