USMCA Sweetened Chocolate Drink Mix 80% Sugar from Japan
A powdered mix of cocoa and 80% sugar for preparing hot chocolate, originating from a USMCA country like Canada. Classified under HTS 1806.10.22.00 due to general note 15 provisions enabling preferential tariff treatment for qualifying North American imports. Primarily used in retail food preparations.
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
• Provide USMCA certificate of origin and detailed ingredient breakdown; test for milk solids if any to avoid dairy chapter confusion; watch for quantitative limits on similar cocoa products from non-USMCA sources