High-Sugar Cocoa Powder Granules from Japan
Granular cocoa powder sweetened >65% with chapter 17 sugars (>10% dry), bulk packed over 2 kg for chocolate drink mixes in industry. Under 1806.20.77.00 for powder bulk forms of high-sugar cocoa preps not as retail candy. Aligns with heading 1806 inclusions.
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
• Lab certify sugar types to document chapter 17 compliance; declare as granular bulk not fine powder; avoid quota subheadings by confirming >5.5% butterfat if applicable