Bulk Instant Nonfat Dry Milk Beverage Base from China
Industrial blend of nonfat dry milk, malt extract, and stabilizers for use in beverages, with over 10% milk solids. Falls under HTS 1901.90.62.00 as a food preparation from dairy (Chapter 4) not elsewhere specified, processed beyond basic milk powders. Not cocoa-containing and intended for further manufacturing.
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
• Provide detailed ingredient breakdown showing >10% milk solids (kg cmsc if applicable) to justify classification
• Use commercial invoices specifying bulk/non-retail to prevent shifts to higher-duty retail categories
• Watch for EU dairy quotas; ensure HACCP plans for dairy imports to avoid FDA holds