UK Low-Sugar Chocolate Drink Mix Powder from Japan
A sweetened cocoa powder base from the United Kingdom for hot chocolate drinks, with less than 65% sugar, entered under U.S. quota provisions of additional note 1. It falls under HTS 1806.10.10.00 as a qualifying chocolate preparation from an allocated quota country (421,845 kg for UK).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoice specifying UK origin and sugar content to claim the 421,845 kg quota allocation
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as retail candy, which could trigger exclusion from quota benefits
• Use FDA prior notice for food imports and ensure compliance with U.S. dairy-free standards if applicable