Industrial Sweetened Dutch Process Cocoa from Japan
Dutch-processed cocoa alkalized and sweetened to 68% sugar, entered pursuant to chapter 17 note 7. HTS 1806.10.24.00 covers this 65-90% sugar cocoa powder for industrial non-retail applications. Enhances flavor in chocolate manufacturing.
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
• Specify Dutch processing method in docs if it affects alkalinity classification
• Ensure sugar is 'added' as per heading; natural cocoa sugars don't count toward 65%
• Prepare for potential butterfat checks, as low-fat exclusions apply to related subheadings