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%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
• 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