USMCA Flan Custard Powder

Powdered mix for traditional Mexican flan containing sweetened condensed milk powder, sugar, vanilla, and carrageenan classified under 2106.90.36. Qualifies under 9823.03.12 as a USMCA good of Mexico per note 3(b)(2) for compound food preparations with dairy. Used by both commercial bakeries and home consumers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2106.90.26Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If butterfat exceeds 5.5% by weight

Higher fat content triggers different statistical reporting number within Chapter 21

1901.90Higher: 16.4% vs 10%

If marketed primarily as yogurt powder preparation

Yogurt-based powders classified in Chapter 19 food preparations

9802.00.80Same rate: 10%

If for US goods returned after Mexican processing

US-origin goods processed in Mexico may qualify for partial duty exemption

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include detailed bill of materials showing Mexican origin of key dairy components; ensure FDA prior notice filing; maintain records proving compliance with USMCA rules of origin for 3+ years

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