Mexican Chocolate Milk Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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