Sports Recovery Protein Shake Mix from Germany
Powdered mix of maltodextrin (starch), whey protein concentrate from heading 0404, and sugar over 10% dry weight for post-workout shakes. Fits HTS 1901.90.69.00 per U.S. note 8 as a food prep of dairy/starch not elsewhere specified, low/no cocoa.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document dairy solids content (kg cmsc if applicable) and ensure under 5% cocoa equivalence for Chapter 19 eligibility
• Use FDA prior notice and facility registration; watch for misclassification as infant formula (HTS 1901.10)
• Test for over 40% cocoa risk if any traces present, which would shift to other subheadings