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Gerber Good Start Infant Formula from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

13.6%

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 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