Cocoa Yeast Extract Spread from Japan
Savory spread combining yeast extract with cocoa for umami-chocolate flavor profile, used on crackers. Falls in HTS 1806.90.90 as unique cocoa food preparation. Balances sweet-savory tastes.
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
• Highlight non-confection nature in entry docs; yeast content under 50%
• MSG-free claims need verification
• Butterfat testing essential for quota avoidance