Sports Recovery Protein Shake Mix from Japan
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 — 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
• 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