Canadian Instant Chocolate Milk Powder Mix

A dry mix containing milk powder, sugar, and cocoa processed specifically for reconstitution with water or milk to make chocolate milk. Classified under HTS 1901.20.15 as mixes with milk powder for making beverages, and entered under 9823.08.31 as qualifying Canadian goods under USMCA note 8(b)(2) provisions for preferential tariff treatment.

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.

2106.90.66Higher: 26% vs 10%

If marketed primarily as a flavored food supplement rather than beverage mix

Products emphasizing nutritional additives over beverage reconstitution fall under food preparations in 2106

1901.90.62Higher: 31.1% vs 10%

If containing other cereal extracts or less than specified milk content

Lower milk powder concentration or added cereal components shifts classification to other milk preparations

2106.90.87Higher: 26% vs 10%

If containing significant compound food preparations

Complex formulations with multiple food components are classified as compound preparations in 2106

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify USMCA origin certification proving Canadian production under note 8(b)(2) to qualify for duty-free entry,Ensure product meets 1901.20.15 definition with sufficient milk powder content; provide lab analysis if challenged,Maintain records showing compliance with USMCA rules of origin for 3 years post-importation

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