Quota-Entered Sweetened Dutch Cocoa Powder from Japan
Dutch-processed cocoa alkalized and sweetened to 72% sugar, entered under U.S. note 1 quota for industrial bakery use. Classified per HTS 1806.10.34.00 for its 65-90% sugar content in cocoa powder form. Bulk drums for manufacturers.
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
• Leverage country-specific quotas (e.g
• 1.7M kg for Ireland) for reliable supply
• Ensure no water content inflates weight; use kg cmsc if milk solids present
• Avoid reclassification by specifying non-retail, non-candy documentation