Cocoa Nib Snack Mix from Japan
Fermented cocoa nibs mixed with seeds, low milk solids (<21%), packaged as healthy snack. Under HTS 1806.90.08.00 for cocoa-based food preps per chapter notes.
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
• Highlight nib fermentation process in docs for Chapter 18 validity
• Avoid 'health food' claims triggering FDA pre-approval