Moroccan Cocoa Powder 10-12% Fat from Japan
Unsweetened cocoa powder produced in Morocco with 10-12% cocoa butter fat content, imported under HTS 9822.03.01 (1806.10.15). Qualifies via Morocco's sugar/cocoa trade surplus provisions in U.S.-Morocco FTA. Used in baking and chocolate manufacturing.
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
• Include commercial invoice specifying cocoa butter fat percentage for correct subheading verification
• Maintain records proving processing occurred in Morocco per general note 27
• Check for cumulative quota usage across all qualifying sugar/cocoa products