Industrial Cocoa Mass Slab from Japan
Large 10 kg slab of cocoa mass from ground beans with trace lecithin emulsifier, for high-volume chocolate production. HTS 1806.20.20 applies due to block weight over 4.5 kg, composition wholly of ground cocoa with ≤32% butterfat and ≤60% sugar. No milk solids included.
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
• Label with exact composition percentages for CBP review during chocolate import exams
• Ensure supplier provides halal/kosher certs if targeting specialty markets post-import
• Check country of origin quotas indirectly via US notes for related low-fat crumbs