# The Formula Act: Making Infant Formula Cheaper to Import

This bill temporarily removes import taxes on infant formula products coming into the United States. Right now, when companies bring infant formula into the country from abroad, they have to pay tariffs—basically taxes on imported goods. This bill says "not anymore" for a limited time, making it free to import certain types of infant formula without paying those taxes.

The bill targets specific types of infant formula that are ready to sell in stores, including powdered formula and liquid formula products. By eliminating these import taxes, the cost of bringing formula into the country drops, which could help lower prices for families buying formula. The break from import taxes is temporary—it only lasts through the end of 2022—so companies have a limited window to take advantage of it. The bill also prevents any other special taxes or trade restrictions from being added to infant formula during this same period, removing any additional barriers that might otherwise apply.

Companies that want to import infant formula duty-free under this bill need to properly label their shipments with the correct product classification codes so customs officials know the formula qualifies for the tax break. This is a straightforward administrative requirement to make sure the right products get the benefit. Overall, the bill is designed to increase the supply of infant formula available in American stores and potentially make it more affordable for parents and caregivers, particularly during a time when formula shortages had become a concern for many families.

Formula Act

Blumenauer, Earl

Formula Act This bill provides through December 31, 2022, duty-free treatment to infant formula. During this time period, articles of infant formula shall not be subject to (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. Importers shall provide the applicable and anticipated tariff classifications for articles of infant formula on applicable customs entry documents.