Cocoa Milk Drink Mix Powder from Japan
Instant powder of cocoa, milk solids, and butterfat for preparing hot chocolate drinks in food service, excluding candy retail formats. Under HTS 1806.90.30.00 as non-confection 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
• Label as beverage base, not instant candy, for correct duty
• Test for solubility to distinguish from solid chocolate forms
• Comply with caffeine declaration if high cocoa content