Organic Sweetened Cocoa for Confectionery from Japan
Certified organic cocoa powder blended with organic sugar (<65% total), used in professional chocolate making. Under HTS 1806.10.15.00 as 'other' sweetened cocoa powder preparations not exceeding sugar limits. Organic status requires additional certification but doesn't change HTS.
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
• Attach USDA organic certificate; mismatches lead to detention at entry
• Specify 'industrial confectionery use' on invoice to steer clear of retail candy quotas
• Monitor for trace milk fats, as even small amounts invoke butterfat quantitative limits