Cocoa Powder Hot Chocolate Mix from Japan
An instant powdered mix of cocoa, sugar, and milk solids for preparing hot beverages, not qualifying as retail candy. Classified in HTS 1806.90.90.90 as other food preparations containing cocoa beyond standard chocolate blocks or bars.
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
• Provide certificates of analysis showing milk solids content to avoid butterfat quota issues
• Label as beverage mix, not confection, to prevent reclassification under sugar confectionery
• Check for country-of-origin quotas if resembling low-fat chocolate crumb products