Dietetic Sweetened Cocoa Powder from Japan
Cocoa powder sweetened with artificial low-calorie sweeteners (<65% sugar), for diabetic-friendly recipes. HTS 1806.10.15.00 includes such preparations with 'other sweetening matter' below sugar limit. No caloric sugar dominance.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• List all sweeteners on COA; FDA requires additive declarations
• Mark as 'dietetic ingredient' to prevent retail confection reclass
• Ensure no hidden sugars inflating total to 65%+