Industrial Cocoa Nib Liquor Slabs from Japan
Slabs exceeding 4.5 kg of liquor from finely ground cocoa nibs, free of dairy or sugar for baking and coating applications. Falls under HTS 1806.20.20.10 due to being pure ground cocoa beans with no butterfat or milk solids.
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
• Use tamper-evident bulk packaging to prevent contamination claims that could introduce milk solid doubts
• Include supplier affidavits confirming no dairy processing lines were used in production
• File entries under bond if unsure of exact composition, allowing CBP lab testing without immediate duties