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
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
• Document protein and cocoa ratios for classification; obtain prior notice for FDA import
• Pitfall: mislabeling as infant formula triggers different rules