Mexican Chocolate Tablets from Japan
Traditional tablets with cocoa, cinnamon, low milk solids (<21%), exempt from certain quotas. HTS 1806.90.08.00 as other dairy-described cocoa prep.
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
• Leverage Mexico exemption in U.S. notes for unrestricted entry
• Certify origin to bypass butterfat quotas
• Document spices as non-dairy for solids calc