Chocolate Milk Powder from Japan
A powdered mix containing over 10% milk solids, used to prepare chocolate-flavored milk drinks by adding water. Classified under HTS 2106.90.82.00 as a food preparation n.e.s.i. with significant milk content, not qualifying as a beverage base or infant formula. It falls outside other specific headings in Chapter 21 due to its composition and preparation method.
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 milk solids content exceeds 10% by weight via lab analysis for proper classification under 2106.90.82.00
• Include detailed ingredient lists and nutritional labeling compliant with FDA standards to avoid holds
• Beware misclassification as infant formula (2106.90.36); ensure not marketed for infants under 1 year