High-Sugar Chocolate Drink Mix Powder from Japan
Powdered mix for hot chocolate beverages, consisting of cocoa powder sweetened to over 90% dry weight sugar. Classified under HTS 1806.10.65.00 when entered under U.S. note 1 quota for such preparations. Primarily used by consumers for instant drinks.
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
• Confirm entry aligns with TRQ quantities; excess may face higher over-quota duties
• Label accurately as 'cocoa powder with added sugar' to match description and avoid reclassification
• Provide origin certificates if from quota-eligible countries like Ireland to maximize access