Canadian Baby Formula Powder

Infant formula powder prepared from milk containing 10% or more by weight of milk solids, manufactured in Canada under USMCA provisions for subheading 1901.10.36. This product qualifies for special tariff treatment as a Canadian-origin good under note 8(b)(2) to subchapter XXIII, providing duty-free entry for qualifying dairy-based preparations. It meets strict nutritional standards for infant feeding and is packaged for retail sale.

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.

1901.10.16Higher: 32.4% vs 10%

If containing less than 10% milk solids by weight

Lower milk solids content shifts classification to subheading 1901.10.16 for preparations with reduced dairy content

2106.90.66Higher: 26% vs 10%

If marketed primarily as a dietary supplement rather than infant formula

Food preparations not specifically identified as infant formula preparations fall under Chapter 21 miscellaneous edible preparations

0402.10.50Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If imported as bulk milk powder without further preparation

Unprepared milk powders are classified in Chapter 4 under dairy preparations rather than Chapter 19 processed foods

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify Canadian origin certification and USMCA eligibility under general note 11 with proper documentation including commercial invoice showing HTS 1901.10.36 classification

Ensure compliance with FDA infant formula regulations including nutritional labeling and safety testing certificates before entry

Confirm product contains ≥10% milk solids by weight and is prepared from milk to avoid reclassification under other dairy provisions

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