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%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
• 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