Cocoa Energy Bites from Japan
No-bake balls of oats, nuts, dates, and cocoa powder with sugar over 10% dry weight. HTS 1806.90.59.00 for miscellaneous cocoa-containing foods not bakery or confection specific. Health food format with cocoa qualifies here.
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
• Document as food preparation not supplement to avoid chapter 21 health claims issues
• Ensure stable shelf-life testing for composite dry mixes
• Label all ingredients including traces to meet allergen rules