Ovaltine Chocolate Milk Drink from China
Ovaltine Chocolate Milk Drink combines milk with Ovaltine powder for a chocolate-malt flavor profile, non-alcoholic at ≤0.5% vol. It qualifies under HTS 2202.99.1000 as a chocolate milk drink per U.S. notes excluding juices. Packaged in aseptic cartons for convenience.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'chocolate milk drink' with nutritional facts to match HTS description and avoid audits
• Test for effervescence; ensure no CO2 excess to stay out of sparkling categories
• Declare exact proof equivalent if any trace alcohol, though unnecessary for <0.5% vol products