Malted Milk Drink

Sweetened malted milk beverage, non-alcoholic, similar to Ovaltine-style drinks in liquid form. HTS 2202.99.28.00 applies to such other milk-based non-juice beverages.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+17.5%32.4%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2106.90.26Lower: 17.5% vs 32.4%

If imported as powder for reconstitution

Dry malted milk preparations classify as food preps under 2106, not liquid beverages.

2203.00.00Higher: 35% vs 32.4%

If fermented with yeast exceeding 0.5% alcohol

Any fermentation producing >0.5% vol alcohol classifies as beer in 2203.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify malt as flavoring, not beer-related to dodge alcohol headings

Include barley/malt origin docs

Pitfall: Powdered form shipments defaulting to 2106