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%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
• Highlight non-confection nature in entry docs; yeast content under 50%
• MSG-free claims need verification
• Butterfat testing essential for quota avoidance