Nonalcoholic Beverages (Not Elsewhere Specified), Including Milk-Based Drinks

Milk-based drinks, vitamin- and mineral-fortified juices, almond-based beverages, and other nonalcoholic drinks that don't fit narrower headings are classified here, making it one of the broadest catch-all beverage subheadings in Chapter 22. The US schedule breaks out distinct tariff lines for chocolate milk (2202991000), several tiers of milk-based drinks including a General Note 10 line (2202992400), fortified orange juice in concentrated and non-concentrated forms, and almond-based drinks in both organic (2202999130) and non-organic (2202999135) variants. Mexico and Canada are the leading suppliers, with the Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand also contributing meaningfully — a supplier mix that reflects both proximity-driven trade and Asia-Pacific specialty beverage exports. FDA reviews imported beverages for labeling, ingredient, and food-safety compliance, so importers should confirm product formulations against applicable standards before entry.