Vanilla Milk Mixer
Ready-to-drink vanilla-flavored milk with added sweeteners, used as a cocktail mixer but non-alcoholic. Falls under HTS 2202.99.28.00 for flavored milk-based drinks excluding juices.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If alcoholic strength exceeds 0.5% vol
Any detectable alcohol pushes it to undenatured ethyl alcohol or spirit provisions in 2208.
If sold as condensed milk for further mixing
Concentrated milk without ready-to-drink presentation classifies as dairy under Chapter 4.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label clearly as non-alcoholic to prevent TTB scrutiny
• Document proof testing at 20°C
• Common issue: confusion with alcoholic creamers if packaging resembles liqueurs
Related Products under HTS 2202.99.28.00
Chocolate Milkshake Drink
A ready-to-drink milk-based beverage flavored with chocolate and sweetened with sugar, containing no more than 0.5% alcohol by volume. It falls under HTS 2202.99.28.00 as a non-alcoholic milk-based drink other than fruit or vegetable juices, distinct from plain milk under heading 0403.
Strawberry Milk Drink
A sweetened strawberry-flavored milk beverage in a carton, non-alcoholic with added sugar for taste. Classified in HTS 2202.99.28.00 as 'other' milk-based drinks, excluding those primarily fruit juices under 2009.
Banana Milk Beverage
A non-alcoholic drink blending milk with banana flavoring and sweeteners, marketed as a kids' beverage. It qualifies for HTS 2202.99.28.00 as other milk-based non-alcoholic beverages not classifiable as juices.
Caramel Flavored Milk Drink
A creamy milk-based beverage with caramel flavor and sugar, non-alcoholic for retail sale. HTS 2202.99.28.00 covers such other flavored milk drinks not qualifying as juices.
Mocha Milk Beverage
Non-alcoholic milk drink combining chocolate and coffee flavors with sweetening agents. Classified in HTS 2202.99.28.00 as other milk-based beverages, provided coffee is not principal.
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.