Infant Dairy Formula Powder

A powdered food preparation made from milk solids of headings 0401-0404, flour, and malt extract, designed for infant nutrition. Classified under HTS 1901.90.63.00 as a dairy product described in general note 15 (entered under quota provisions for dairy imports). Contains less than 5% cocoa and meets the criteria for food preparations not elsewhere specified.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16%+17.5%33.5%
🇲🇽Mexico16%+10.0%26%
🇨🇦Canada16%+10.0%26%
🇩🇪Germany16%+10.0%26%
🇯🇵Japan16%+10.0%26%

Alternative Classifications

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

1901.10Lower: 16.4% vs 33.5%

If put up for retail sale in retail packages

Retail-packed preparations for infant use shift to 1901.10, separate from bulk NES dairy preps.

0402.10.50.00Lower: 17.5% vs 33.5%

If predominantly milk powder without significant flour/malt additives

Pure milk powders fall under Chapter 4; added flours push to Chapter 19 preparations.

2106.90.26.00Lower: 17.5% vs 33.5%

If compound food prep with <10% milk solids

Low dairy content preparations classify under 2106 as food compounds, not Chapter 19 dairy-focused.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify entry under General Note 15 quota with proper licensing from USDA; track kg cmsc for milk solids accurately

Provide detailed ingredient breakdown and Certificate of Analysis confirming <5% cocoa and dairy origin

Avoid misclassification as retail-packed baby food (1901.10); ensure bulk import packaging