Powdered Milk Protein Shake Mix from China

A dry mix for protein shakes made from whey protein concentrate, maltodextrin, and flavorings, containing over 10% milk solids by weight. Classified under HTS 1901.90.62.00 as a food preparation of dairy goods (headings 0401-0404) with high milk solids content, not put up for retail sale, and not containing cocoa. It exceeds basic flour or meal preparations, fitting the 'other' dairy preparations category.

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 exceeds 10% by weight via lab analysis to confirm HTS 1901.90.62.00; include certificates of analysis in documentation

Ensure no cocoa content over limits; declare as non-retail if shipped in bulk to avoid Chapter 21 prepared foods

Comply with FDA prior notice and labeling for dairy allergens; common pitfall is under-declaring milk solids leading to reclassification