Vanilla Milk Shake Drink from Japan
Ready-to-drink vanilla-flavored milk beverage with added sugar, emulsifiers for shake-like texture, ABV ≤0.5%. Fits HTS 2202.99.24.00 for milk-based drinks under chapter 4 additional note 10 entry requirements.
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
• Confirm entry aligns with dairy tariff-rate quotas under U.S. note 10 to chapter 4
• Label as 'milk drink' not 'juice' to prevent reclassification; include nutritional dairy facts
• Watch for emulsifier levels that might trigger food additive scrutiny under FDA regs