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%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
• 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