Carnation Chocolate Malted Milk from Japan
Carnation Chocolate Malted Milk is a sweetened, chocolate-flavored milk drink with malted barley extract, maintained at ≤0.5% ABV. Classified in HTS 2202.99.1000 for chocolate milk drinks, excluding alcoholic or juice-based products. It's formulated for children and available in single-serve bottles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Submit Certificate of Analysis confirming ABV <0.5% and milk content >50% to align with milk-based drink definition
• Avoid misdeclaration as malt beverage; highlight non-alcoholic nature to prevent shift to 2203-2206
• Use proper temperature-controlled shipping to maintain product integrity during import