Soy Milk Powder
Dehydrated powder made from soybeans, used as a direct substitute for dairy milk in beverages, baking, and cooking. Classified under HTS 2106.90.99.80 as a milk substitute due to its plant-based composition mimicking the properties and uses of cow's milk without containing actual dairy.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing sugar and over 10% by dry weight of dairy ingredients
Products with added dairy components shift to subheadings for milk-based food preparations rather than pure substitutes.
If marketed as a modified whey product for infant formula
Whey-based powders for specific dietary uses like infant nutrition fall under Chapter 4 dairy headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify nutritional labeling complies with FDA standards for plant-based milk alternatives, including allergen declarations for soy
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming no dairy content to avoid reclassification as a dairy product
• Check for GMO disclosures if sourced from genetically modified soybeans, as this impacts certain market approvals
Related Products under HTS 2106.90.99.80
Almond Milk Liquid
Ready-to-drink beverage produced from ground almonds and water, fortified with vitamins to replicate milk's nutritional profile. Falls under HTS 2106.90.99.80 as a non-dairy cream or milk substitute designed for direct replacement in consumer diets.
Oat Milk Concentrate
Thickened liquid concentrate from oats, used in coffee shops and home preparation as a milk pourable substitute. HTS 2106.90.99.80 applies to this other cream/milk substitute due to its emulsified texture and dairy-replacement function.
Coconut Creamer Powder
Powdered non-dairy creamer derived from coconut oil and solids, used in coffee and tea for whitening and flavor. Classified in HTS 2106.90.99.80 as a cream substitute not covered elsewhere in Chapter 21.
Rice Milk Beverage
Sweetened liquid made from rice starch and water, serving as a hypoallergenic milk alternative for cereals and drinks. HTS 2106.90.99.80 covers this as other milk substitutes outside specific exclusions.
Hemp Milk Liquid
Nutty liquid emulsion from hemp seeds, providing protein-rich dairy replacement for smoothies and cooking. Falls under HTS 2106.90.99.80 for novel plant-based milk substitutes.
Cashew Milk Powder
Instant powder from cashews, reconstituted with water as a creamy non-dairy milk for lattes and recipes. HTS 2106.90.99.80 designates it as other milk/cream substitutes.