Dark Chocolate Dessert Syrup from Japan
Rich syrup blended from high-cocoa Dutch-processed powder, invert sugar, and thickeners for drizzling on cakes. HTS 1806.90.39.00 covers this as 'other' blended syrups containing cocoa, separate from milk chocolate or fountain varieties.
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
• Include certificates of analysis proving non-milk chocolate status to stay in 1806.90.39
• Package in sterile conditions to prevent contamination claims during inspection
• Watch for mislabeling as 'fudge' which could shift to 1806.90.28 retail category