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Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix from Japan

Powdered mix of cocoa, sugar (>10% dry weight), cinnamon, and chili for hot drinks. Classed under HTS 1806.90.59.00 as other cocoa preparations; exempt from quantitative limits per US note for Mexican products. Spiced blend differentiates from plain cocoa powder.

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

Leverage Mexico exemption from butterfat quantitative limits in US note

Include origin certificates confirming Mexican production for quota benefits

Test for compliance with FDA beverage mix standards and labeling

Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1806.90.59.00