Bulk Cocoa Powdered Sugar Mix from Japan
Powdered mixture of cocoa and >65% sugar in 25 kg bags for chocolate drink manufacturing, containing note 3 sugars, entered under note 8. HTS 1806.20.75.00 applies to this bulk powder form cocoa preparation.
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
• Provide detailed composition breakdown showing cocoa base and sugar dominance for note 8 entry
• Avoid retail labeling/packaging; bulk drums or bags prevent misclassification as 1806.90 consumer goods
• Consult quota balance before entry—note 8 competes with 1806.20.34/85 limits