Sugar-Free Chocolate Bulk Alternative 8kg from Japan
No-added-sugar chocolate base using sweeteners, packed 8 kg for diabetic product lines, but with inherent >10% dry sugars from cocoa. HTS 1806.20.98.00 for bulk powder form exceeding 2 kg.
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
• Differentiate 'no added sugar' from total sugar content; inherent cocoa sugars count toward 10% threshold
• Include sweetener certificates to avoid misclassification as regular high-sugar prep
• Quota inapplicable if butterfat exceeds limits; standard MFN rates apply