Ovaltine Chocolate Milk Drink from Japan
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 — 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
• 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