Starbucks Frappuccino Chocolate Base Syrup from Japan
Concentrated chocolate syrup base for blended beverages, high alkalized cocoa content qualifying under 1806.90.18. Canadian-origin product eligible for USMCA duty-free treatment under 9823.08.21.
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
• Commercial invoice must specify cocoa percentage on totally defatted basis,Verify Canadian production facility qualifies under USMCA rules,Maintain records of quantitative limits under subchapter note 8(b)