Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream Mix Powder from Japan
A dry powder mix containing sweetened condensed milk powder, cocoa, sugar, and stabilizers classified under 2106.90.36 for use in making chocolate ice cream. This product qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.03.12 as a good of Mexico meeting note 3(b)(2) requirements for dairy-based preparations. The HTS classification reflects its function as a food preparation not elsewhere specified with dairy components.
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
• Verify Mexican origin with USMCA certificate; ensure dairy content meets labeling requirements under FDA regulations; check for proper dry mix composition to avoid reclassification to 2105 or 0402