Cocoa Powder Blend Granules 25kg Bags from Japan
Granular cocoa powder blend with added sugar over 10% by dry weight, packaged in 25 kg bulk bags for beverage and baking industries. Classified in HTS 1806.20.98.00 as granular bulk form exceeding 2 kg container capacity.
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
• Submit compositional breakdown showing >10% sugar calculated on dry weight basis per US customs lab requirements
• Use 'industrial grade' markings on packaging to distinguish from retail soluble cocoa mixes
• Check origin against US note quotas; prioritize Ireland/UK sources for allocated quantities