Mexican 95% Sugar Cocoa Base from Japan
Cocoa powder base containing 95% sugar by dry weight, sourced from Mexico for industrial use. Falls under 1806.10.43.00 as per general note 15 provisions for duty-advantaged entry.
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
• Certify exact sugar percentage with third-party lab reports for entry validation
• Declare as bulk industrial, not retail, to avoid packaging scrutiny
• Track annual import volumes even if quota-exempt to monitor patterns