Industrial Cocoa Powder Blend from Japan
Sweetened alkalized cocoa powder in 25 kg bulk bags, containing over 10% sugar by dry weight, entered pursuant to Ch.17 note 8 provisions for bulk food preparations >2kg. Used in bakery and beverage manufacturing for flavoring. Classified in 1806.20.95.00 for powder form exceeding quota weight thresholds.
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
• Submit FAS Form 775 prior to export for TRQ allocation under sugar note 8; track calendar year limits closely
• Label shipments clearly as 'bulk industrial use only' with full sugar/cocoa composition to satisfy CBP review