Bournvita Chocolate Health Drink Powder from Mexico
Bournvita is an Indian-origin milk-based chocolate malt beverage powder enriched with vitamins, containing whey solids, cocoa, and sugar, eligible under General Note 15. Classified in HTS 2202.99.22.00 for its non-alcoholic, sweetened milk drink characteristics without fruit or nut juices. It's a staple breakfast drink mixed with milk.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis confirming non-alcoholic status (<0.5% ABV) and milk base predominance
• Use precise HTS declaration with General Note 15 reference to prevent fallback to higher-duty categories
• Ensure nutritional labeling complies with U.S. standards to avoid FDA holds at entry