Whey-Based Toddler Milk Drink Mix from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
16%
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
• 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