Horlicks Malted Milk Drink Powder

Horlicks is a milk-based powdered beverage mix containing malted milk, sugar, and whey, primarily imported from the UK or India under General Note 15 provisions for special tariff treatment. It qualifies under HTS 2202.99.22.00 as a non-alcoholic milk-based drink with added sweetening matter and flavoring, excluding fruit or vegetable juices. The product is mixed with milk or water to create a comforting, nutritious drink popular in many cultures.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China17.5%+17.5%35%
🇲🇽Mexico17.5%+10.0%27.5%
🇨🇦Canada17.5%+10.0%27.5%
🇩🇪Germany17.5%+10.0%27.5%
🇯🇵Japan17.5%+10.0%27.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2106.90.34.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If marketed primarily as a food supplement or infant formula

Products positioned as nutritional supplements or preparations for infant use shift to Chapter 21 food preparations rather than beverages.

0403Lower: 27% vs 35%

If imported as plain yogurt or fermented milk without added flavoring

Unsweetened or unflavored fermented milk products are classified under Chapter 4 dairy preparations, excluding sweetened beverages.

2202.99Same rate: 35%

If not qualifying for General Note 15 special provisions

Milk-based drinks not entered pursuant to General Note 15 fall under the residual 'other' subheading with potentially different duty treatment.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify eligibility under General Note 15 and provide supporting documentation like certificates of origin to claim preferential treatment

Include detailed ingredient labels showing milk content and alcoholic strength below 0.5% vol. to confirm non-alcoholic classification

Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring product is entered specifically under this subheading; misclassification to general milk drinks may incur higher duties

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