Cocoa Hazelnut Spread Syrup from Japan
Blended syrup incorporating cocoa liquor, hazelnut paste, sugar syrups meeting chapter 17 note 4 specs for bakery glazes. Classified 1806.90.35.00 when entered pursuant to additional U.S. note 9 quota provisions. Bulk format excludes retail confection status.
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
• Source from quota-eligible countries (Ireland 1.7M kg, UK 421k kg) to maximize allocation access
• Submit detailed composition breakdown showing compliance with blended syrup definitions
• Avoid nut content >50% which shifts classification to Chapter 20 nut preparations