Bulk Cocoa Powdered Sugar Mix from Japan
Granular mixture of cocoa and sugar exceeding 65% dry weight sugar, packaged in 25 kg bags over 2 kg, per U.S. notes 2 and 7 to chapters 17/18. Used by confection manufacturers for compounding, not direct consumer sale. Fits HTS 1806.20.71.00 for bulk powder form in high-sugar quota category.
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
• Ensure particle size and homogeneity tests confirm 'powder/granular' form to avoid bar/slab classification
• Pre-apply for license under quantitative limits; Mexico-origin exempt but others capped annually
• Avoid retail-style packaging to prevent shift to 1806.32 consumer confection rates