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Canadian Baby Formula Powder

Infant formula powder made from infant milk fortified with at least 10% nonfat solids and 28% butterfat equivalents, produced in Canada under USMCA rules. Classified under HTS 1901.10.44 and eligible for special treatment via 9823.08.28 as Canadian goods per note 8(b)(2). Meets nutritional standards for infant feeding with controlled protein and fat content.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1901.10Higher: 18.9% vs 12.5%

If butterfat content under 28% or nonfat solids under 10%

Lower butterfat or nonfat solids moves to general infant milk preparations outside 1901.10.44

2106.90.87Higher: 28.5% vs 12.5%

If processed as food preparation not qualifying as infant milk

Products not meeting strict infant milk criteria fall to general food prep category

0402.10.50Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

If imported as milk powder component rather than finished infant product

Unprocessed milk powders classified by dairy chapter rather than finished infant foods

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain USMCA certificate of origin proving Canadian production and compliance with note 8(b)(2) quantitative limits

• Provide nutritional analysis confirming ≥10% nonfat solids and ≥28% butterfat equivalents per 1901.10.44 specs

• Monitor annual quotas for Canadian goods under subchapter note 8(b)(2) to avoid general duty rates