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%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
• Highlight nib fermentation process in docs for Chapter 18 validity
• Avoid 'health food' claims triggering FDA pre-approval