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%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 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