Cocoa Mocha Syrup Mix from Japan
Industrial blended syrup of cocoa, coffee extract, sugar, and dairy solids for coffee shop flavoring and dessert sauces. Falls under 1806.90.35.00 pursuant to additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17, which covers specific sugar-cocoa syrup combinations. Meets butterfat limits and quantitative entry requirements.
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
• Confirm syrup qualifies under additional U.S. note 4 (blended syrups) and note 9 quota before entry
• Include certificates of analysis for cocoa content, butterfat ≤5.5%, and kg cmsc declaration
• Package in industrial drums (>454g) to avoid retail confectionery classification