Cocoa Dairy Protein Concentrate from Japan
Industrial concentrate blending cocoa powder with high levels of cows' milk protein solids for use in nutrition shakes. It falls under HTS 1806.90.05.00 because it's a dairy product per additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4, with milk solids measured in kg cmsc.
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
• Conduct lab analysis to confirm milk solids content for note 10 compliance; avoid retail packaging to prevent reclassification; track calendar year quotas for low butterfat entries