Industrial Strawberry Chocolate Syrup from Japan
Blended syrup of cocoa, strawberry puree, and Chapter 17 sugars in 8 kg containers for flavored coating production. Qualifies for HTS 1806.20.91.00 under additional U.S. note 9 provisions for bulk preparations over 2 kg. For bakery fruit-chocolate fillings.
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
• Document fruit content under FDA standards alongside cocoa declaration
• Use industrial-only packaging exceeding 2 kg threshold
• Verify no quota conflicts with butterfat notes