Ovaltine Chocolate Malt Drink Mix

Ovaltine is a popular milk-based chocolate-flavored malted beverage powder with barley malt extract, milk solids, sugar, and cocoa, often imported under General Note 15. It fits HTS 2202.99.22.00 as a flavored non-alcoholic beverage containing added sweetening matter derived from milk bases. The mix is typically dissolved in milk for a rich, fortified drink.

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.

1806.90.45.00Lower: 21% vs 35%

If chocolate content predominates and marketed as chocolate food preparation

High cocoa content preparations for mixing with milk may classify under chocolate and cocoa products in Chapter 18.

2202.10.00Same rate: 35%

If containing significant fruit juice components exceeding minor flavoring

Presence of fruit juices would move it to sweetened aerated waters or exclude it from milk-based pure subheadings.

2106.90.26.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If sold as a dry mix primarily for culinary or baking use

Dry preparations intended for non-beverage food applications fall under food preparation headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm proof of General Note 15 applicability through commercial invoices and origin declarations to secure favorable rates

Test alcoholic strength to ensure under 0.5% vol. and label milk content accurately per FDA import requirements

Watch for reclassification risks if packaging emphasizes nutritional fortification over beverage use

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Milo Chocolate Malt Beverage Powder

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Cadbury Drinking Chocolate Milk Mix

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