Canadian Low-Sugar Chocolate Drink Mix from Japan
Powdered mix of cocoa and sugar (under 65% sugar) for preparing hot chocolate, originating from Canada. Classified under 1806.10.05.00 due to general note 15 provisions for USMCA/NAFTA duty preferences on qualifying North American goods. Ideal for commercial beverage production.
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
• Submit USMCA certificate of origin to claim preferential tariff treatment under GN15
• Label packages clearly with sugar percentage and cocoa solids to meet FDA import standards
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as unsweetened powder, which changes to 1806.20