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Artificial Sweetener Cocoa Mix from Japan

Bulk powder combining cocoa powder with saccharin and cyclamate for institutional syrup production. Qualifies under HTS 9823.10.37 through USMCA note 10(b)(2) provisions for 2101.20.58 goods.

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

• Commercial invoice must specify intended syrup reconstitution use for proper classification

• saccharin content declarations required for FDA compliance and tariff verification

• Bulk packaging documentation differentiates from retail consumer products