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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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)