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

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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