Chocolate Protein Powder Blend from Japan
Whey protein powder flavored with cocoa, classified as a food preparation containing cocoa under general note 15 at HTS 1806.90.01.00. Entered pursuant to trade provisions for qualifying origins.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document protein and cocoa ratios for classification; obtain prior notice for FDA import
• Pitfall: mislabeling as infant formula triggers different rules