Horlicks Malted Milk Drink Powder from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

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