Sugar-Sweetened Malted Milk Powder from Japan
A powdered food preparation made from malted milk, flour, and malt extract, containing over 65% sugar by dry weight. It falls under HTS 1901.90.68.00 as a malt extract-based product not containing cocoa or exceeding cocoa limits, and classified in the 'other' category for high-sugar articles per chapter 17 note 2. Primarily used for beverages or baking.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify sugar content exceeds 65% dry weight with lab analysis to confirm classification under additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17
• Provide certificates of analysis for dairy components from headings 0401-0404 and ensure no cocoa exceeds 5% on defatted basis
• Watch for TRQ limits on dairy-based preparations; apply for licenses if volume exceeds quota to avoid high over-quota duties