Bulk Sweetened Cocoa for Confectionery from Japan
Bulk cocoa powder sweetened to over 90% dry weight sugar, meeting over 65% sugar threshold in additional U.S. note 2, for use in candy production. Enters under HTS 1806.10.45.00 per provisions of U.S. note 7 to chapter 17, subject to quantitative limits. Designed for commercial confectionery applications.
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
• Track country-specific quota shares (e.g
• Ireland, UK) as per U.S. note to ensure eligible origin
• Prepare entry summary with exact sugar dry weight certification to match note 7 criteria