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
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
• 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