Milo Chocolate Malt Beverage Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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