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Cocoa Massage Cream Base from Japan

Emollient cream base infused with cocoa butter for cosmetic massage products, containing cocoa but prepared as a food-grade prep. Falls into HTS 1806.90.90.90 for other cocoa food preparations.

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

Provide dual food/cosmetic certifications if multi-use

Declare cocoa butter percentage accurately for duty assessment

Avoid beauty product claims to prevent Chapter 33 reclassification