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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