Cadbury Drinking Chocolate Milk Mix from Japan
Cadbury Drinking Chocolate is a milk powder blend with cocoa, sugar, and flavorings for preparing hot chocolate milk drinks, entered under General Note 15. It matches HTS 2202.99.22.00 for sweetened, flavored non-alcoholic milk-based beverages. A cozy instant drink mix from the UK.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Validate General Note 15 status with supplier certifications for preferential duty
• Label clearly as beverage mix to prevent food preparation reclassification
• Test for carbonation absence to avoid sparkling beverage headings