Mexican Sweetened Cocoa Powder 75% Sugar from Japan
A cocoa powder blend with 75% dry weight sugar, produced in Mexico for use in baking and beverages. It falls under HTS 1806.10.22.00 as it is described in general note 15 (NAFTA/USMCA provisions) and entered pursuant to those rules, allowing duty-free entry from Mexico. This classification applies specifically to qualifying products from USMCA countries.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify USMCA origin certification to qualify under general note 15 for duty-free entry; ensure lab analysis confirms 65-90% sugar content; declare exact composition to avoid reclassification to non-preferential subheadings