Irish Chocolate Syrup Base Powder from Japan
Powdered cocoa preparation from Ireland with less than 65% sugar, used as a base for syrups, compliant with additional U.S. note 1 for quota entry. HTS 1806.10.10.00 applies to this sweetened cocoa powder from a primary quota beneficiary.
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 import license application early due to high-demand Irish quota filling quickly each year
• Test for butterfat content to avoid confusion with low-fat crumb exclusions in related subheadings
• Document industrial vs. retail intent to stay within quota-eligible non-candy provisions