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Bulk Custard Powder Mix Dairy Base

Powder for custard preparation using milk powder (0402), corn starch, sugar, and malt extract. Enters under HTS 1901.90.63.00 as GN15 dairy food preparation NES.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16%+20.0%36%
🇲🇽Mexico16%+10.0%26%
🇨🇦Canada16%+10.0%26%
🇩🇪Germany16%—16%
🇯🇵Japan16%—16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1901.90.68.00Lower: 28.5% vs 36%

If dairy preps not under GN15

Over-quota or non-qualifying dairy uses 1901.90.68 at higher duties.

1108.19.00Lower: 25% vs 36%

If starch-only without dairy

Pure starches Chapter 11; dairy incorporation activates Chapter 19 heading.

3302.10Lower: 12.5% vs 36%

If flavored as food aroma compound

Mixtures chiefly for flavoring may go to Chapter 33, but food prep dominates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare as bulk (not retail) to stay in 1901.90.63; retail packs go to 1901.90 other

• FDA registration for dairy processors; shelf-life testing essential