Mocha Chocolate Instant Coffee Blend from Japan
Freeze-dried instant coffee blended with chocolate flavoring, classified 2101.12.38. USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.10.32 for qualifying Canada/Mexico production per note 10(b)(2). Coffee remains essential character with chocolate flavor addition.
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
• Chocolate content must not impart essential character to avoid chapter 18,Production records needed to verify USMCA regional value content,Check for allergen labeling requirements (milk, soy if present)