1806.90.90/Cocoa-Alginate Bead Snack/Japan

Cocoa-Alginate Bead Snack from Japan

Novel snack of cocoa-flavored gel beads made with sodium alginate, popping texture like boba. HTS 1806.90.90 for innovative cocoa preparations not fitting confectionery. Functional food trend product.

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%

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Import Tips

• FDA prior notice for novel alginate use; stability testing certs

• Market as functional snack not candy

• Monitor for sugar content thresholds