Low-Sugar Cocoa Powder Blend for Ice Cream from Japan
Cocoa powder with added low-glycemic sweeteners (<65% sugar equivalent), formulated for ice cream bases. HTS 1806.10.15.00 covers this as 'other' cocoa powder with sweetening matter below threshold. Tailored for frozen desserts without dairy components.
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
• Document sweetener type (e.g
• stevia) to prove <65% sugar equivalence per statistical notes
• Label as 'ice cream ingredient' for bulk import; retail packs risk 1806.90 reclass
• Test for cows' milk solids; any presence requires 'kg cmsc' declaration