Mexican Chocolate Milk Powder from Canada
A sweetened milk powder mix containing over 10% milk solids, flavored with cocoa and vanilla, originating from Mexico. It falls under HTS 2106.90.62.00 as a food preparation not elsewhere specified, entered pursuant to general note 15 which provides NAFTA/USMCA duty preferences for qualifying Mexican goods. Primarily used for making hot chocolate beverages.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify origin certification under USMCA (successor to NAFTA) to qualify for GN15 provisions and reduced duties
• Ensure product labeling discloses milk content accurately to meet FDA standards and avoid reclassification