Whey-Based Toddler Milk Drink Mix from China
A retail-packaged powder mix for young children, primarily whey powder from cow's milk with starch and malt extract for easy mixing into a nutritional drink. Classified under HTS 1901.10.64.00 as a dairy product preparation for young children, meeting U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 for milk solids and retail sale.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain import license for chapter 4 quota entries and certify kg cmsc via customs-approved testing
• Label as 'toddler formula' or 'growing-up milk' with full nutrition facts to meet retail infant food standards
• Avoid misdeclaration as adult beverage mix to prevent reclassification and penalties