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
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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