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%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
• 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