Bulk Ground Cocoa with Lecithin and 10% Milk Powder from Japan
Granular bulk form of ground cocoa beans with lecithin emulsifier and 10% milk powder solids, packaged in 10kg drums for food processors. Fits HTS 1806.20.22.00 via general note 15 as a non-retail preparation within butterfat (≤32%) and sugar (≤60%) thresholds. Essential for producing milk chocolate bases industrially.
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
• Submit certificate of analysis for milk solids and sugar percentages to Customs for smooth clearance
• Ensure no retail labeling or packaging; bulk-only to qualify under industrial provisions
• Monitor US note quotas for related low-fat entries if product specs border on crumb types