Bulk Cocoa Nibs Paste from Japan
Paste made from coarsely ground cocoa nibs without defatting, containing full cocoa solids and butter in natural proportions. Falls under HTS 1803.10.00.00 as non-defatted cocoa paste for large-scale confectionery production. Typically shipped in bulk for industrial processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use ISO tankers or flexitanks for bulk liquid paste to minimize contamination and ensure temperature control below 50°C
• Provide grind size specifications to distinguish from cocoa powder classifications