Canadian Instant Chocolate Milk Powder Mix from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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