Canadian Maple Syrup Chocolate Protein Powder from Japan
A chocolate-flavored protein powder supplement sweetened with Canadian maple syrup and containing cocoa powder (cocoa preparations), classified under 2105.00.40 as ice cream mixes and other preparations with cocoa. Qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.08.35 for Canadian-origin goods per note 8(b)(2). Imported as a dry mix for consumer preparation of protein shakes.
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
• Obtain Canadian Certificate of Origin documenting USMCA qualification under general note 11 and subchapter note 8(b)(2),Ensure FDA prior notice filing and nutritional labeling compliance for protein/cocoa content declarations,Avoid misclassification as 2106.90 (food preparations) by confirming cocoa preparation characteristics