Bulk Cocoa Sugar Granules 5kg Bags from Japan
Granular mixture of cocoa powder and sugar (68% sugar) in 5 kg bulk bags for beverage and baking industries. HTS 1806.20.67.00 applies to granular bulk forms >2kg with >65% sugar, under general note 15 entry provisions.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'not for retail sale' to prevent misclassification as consumer goods
• Include compositional breakdown (cocoa/sugar %) certified by lab for CBP review
• Monitor for moisture content issues in granules that could affect duty assessment