Quota-Entered Sweet Cocoa Powder 70% Sugar from Japan
Cocoa powder with precisely 70% added sugar by dry weight, specifically described in additional U.S. note 7 for quota-controlled import. Falls under 1806.10.24.00 as a high-sugar cocoa preparation not for retail candy. Bulk for food industry use.
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
• Apply for quota license in advance; note exclusions for Mexican products and country-specific allocations
• Use tamper-evident bulk packaging to demonstrate non-retail intent
• Cross-check against chapter 18 note 1 for any inadvertent inclusion of non-cocoa preparations