Mocha Flavored Coffee Beans from Japan
Whole coffee beans coated in cocoa-mocha blend with less than 21% milk solids for enhanced flavor. HTS 1806.90.08.00 covers this as cocoa-containing food preparation, not pure coffee.
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 cocoa coating percentage to justify Chapter 18 over Chapter 9 coffee
• Lab certificates for milk solids prevent disputes with CBP dairy reviewers
• Avoid bulk entry pitfalls by specifying retail prep status