Dairy-Infused Cocoa Grinding Slabs from Japan
5.5 kg slabs of finely ground cocoa with integrated milk solids and cocoa fat for direct molding. Classed in HTS 1806.20.20.90 for containing butterfat in large blocks, under sugar threshold. For artisan industrial chocolatiers.
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
• Reference statistical note 'kg cmsc' for any dairy declarations in entries
• Prevent contamination claims with sealed, food-grade bulk packaging
• Track calendar year quotas if bordering low-fat crumb categories