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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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