Industrial Defatted Cocoa Paste from Japan
Bulk cocoa paste defatted for industrial applications like bakery fillings and chocolate compounds. HTS 1803.20.00.00 covers this as partly or wholly defatted, excluding retail confectionery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain end-use certificates for industrial vs. retail to bypass certain quota restrictions
• Monitor particle size specs as overly fine grind may trigger reclassification to powder
• Insure against fat rancidity; specify temperature-controlled shipping below 20°C