1806.10.43.00/High-Sugar Mexican Drink Mix Cocoa/Japan

High-Sugar Mexican Drink Mix Cocoa from Japan

Cocoa powder with over 90% dry weight sugar, imported from Mexico for hot chocolate mixes. Qualifies for 1806.10.43.00 under general note 15, bypassing butterfat and origin quotas.

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%

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Import Tips

• Include bill of lading and origin cert confirming Mexican production for smooth clearance

• Label sugar content clearly; CBP may sample for verification

• Monitor for recalls on contaminants common in cocoa imports