Milo Chocolate Malt Beverage Powder from China
Milo, from Nestlé Australia or Malaysia, is a malted milk powder with cocoa, milk solids, sugar, and vitamins, imported pursuant to General Note 15 provisions. It falls under HTS 2202.99.22.00 as a flavored, sweetened non-alcoholic milk-based drink. Commonly consumed hot or cold with milk.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Attach General Note 15 entry documentation and verify product specs match subheading description
• Conduct stability tests for beverage classification if in liquid form upon import
• Beware of allergen labeling requirements for milk and potential reclassification if vitamin content dominates