Ovaltine Chocolate Malt Drink Mix from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
27.5%
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
Import Tips
• 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