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Low Sugar Chocolate Syrup from Japan

Diet chocolate syrup sweetened with stevia and erythritol containing cocoa powder, classifiable under 1806.90.30 despite alternative sweeteners. Canadian formulation qualifies for USMCA 9823.08.24 per note 8(b)(2). Cocoa base determines Chapter 18 placement.

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

Document stevia/erythritol as sugar substitutes not affecting classification; provide nutritional analysis; ensure Canadian substantial transformation documentation

Low Sugar Chocolate Syrup from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9823.08.24