180610110

ACTIVE

"- Containing not less than 50% by weight of sucrose"

HS code 180610110 (Chapter 18 "Cocoa and cocoa preparations"; Heading 1806 "Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa"; Subheading 180610 "Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter") under the Japan tariff schedule classifies "- Containing not less than 50% by weight of sucrose". Japan customs apply Temporary rate of ��19%. Statutory unit of measure: KG. This commodity is subject to 2 import regulations or restrictions; see compliance section below. 6 free trade agreement preferential rates are available for this code.

Tariff Schedule

Classification	Rate	Legal
暂定税率 Temporary rate	��19%	Official tariff schedule

FTA Preferential Rates

6 agreements available · certificate of origin required

Agreement	Rate	Effective	Regulation
ASEAN	(29.8%)	—	—
Vietnam	(29.8%)	—	—
CPTPP	For the Pooled Quota 18.9% Other than for the Pooled Quota ��19%	—	—
EU	For the Pooled Quota 18.9%	—	—
UK	Subject to Preferential Import Certificate 18.9%	—	—
RCEP_ASEAN_AU_NZ	(29.8%)	—	—

Compliance & Controls

2 import regulations, restrictions, or permit requirements

砂糖及びでん粉の価格調整に関する法律

Law Concerning Sugar and Starch Price Stabilization

SP · http://www.alic.go.jp/english/index.html （contact information in Japanese） https://www.alic.go.jp/t-yunyu/tochosei02_000078.html

Agency: Regional Agricultural Production Division, Crop Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesRegulated

食品衛生法

Food Sanitation Act

FD · https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/shokuhin/yunyu_kanshi/kanshi/index_00004.html

Agency: Office of Import Food Safety Food Inspection and Safety Division,Public Health Bureau , Ministry of Health, Labour and WelfarePermit required

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HS-6 prefix 1806.10 across other jurisdictions