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%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
• 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