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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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