1806.10.15.00/Sweetened Cocoa Powder for Baking/Japan

Sweetened Cocoa Powder for Baking from Japan

A fine cocoa powder sweetened with sugar, containing less than 65% sugar by weight and added sweetening matter, used primarily for baking cakes and cookies. It falls under HTS 1806.10.15.00 as a food preparation containing cocoa powder with added sugar, not exceeding the sugar threshold for this subheading. This distinguishes it from unsweetened cocoa or higher-sugar mixes.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify sugar content via lab analysis to confirm <65% by weight, as exceeding this shifts to 1806.10.25

• Provide certificate of analysis showing cocoa powder base and sweetening matter to avoid misclassification as plain cocoa (1806.10.10)

• Ensure labeling complies with FDA food standards; common pitfall is incorrect declaration of milk solids triggering 'kg cmsc' scrutiny