Silk Chocolate Almond Milk from Japan
Silk Chocolate Almond Milk is a plant-milk alternative blended to mimic dairy chocolate milk, with ≤0.5% ABV and milk-like properties. Still classified under HTS 2202.99.1000 as chocolate milk drink if marketed as such, per beverage headings. It's vegan and fortified with vitamins.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide formulation details proving 'milk-based' equivalence despite plant origin to justify 2202.99.10
• Check for nut content declarations to differentiate from 2009 nut juices
• Obtain FDA prior notice for dairy-like imports to expedite entry