Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix from Japan
Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix is a powdered base of starch, flour, low-cocoa powder (under 40% defatted), and sugar, prepared by mixing with liquid. It is classified under 1901.90.20 because it is a food preparation of flour and starch with cocoa content below the 40% threshold, not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the cocoa content is below 40% on a totally defatted basis to qualify for this heading
• If cocoa exceeds 40%, the product may fall under heading 18.06 instead
• Document the cocoa percentage with lab reports for CBSA