Canadian Instant Chocolate Malt Powder Mix from Japan
A powdered mix containing chocolate, malt extract, and dairy ingredients used for preparing instant malt beverages, classified under HTS 1901.20.50 as preparations of malt extract with cocoa. This product qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.08.32 as a good of Canada per note 8(b)(2), intended for retail food service use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify USMCA origin certification showing Canadian manufacture per general note 11 requirements
• Ensure product meets 1901.20.50 specifications with malt extract and cocoa components
• Maintain records proving compliance with note 8(b)(2) quantitative limits if applicable