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Cocoa Popcorn Clusters from Japan

Popped corn bound with cocoa-sugar syrup over 10% dry weight. HTS 1806.90.59.00 captures this cocoa snack prep not fitting popcorn or specific candy subheadings. Clustered form with cocoa qualifies.

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

Weigh popcorn vs coating; cocoa syrup must contribute significantly

Use moisture-proof packaging for snack shelf stability

Declare as composite snack avoiding plain popcorn classification