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
27%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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