Cocoa Bean Grind with Cocoa Butter and 20% Butterfat from Japan
Coarse grind from cocoa beans blended with added cocoa butter reaching 20% total butterfat, in 5kg bulk pails for confectioners. HTS 1806.20.22.00 under GN15 for preparations wholly of ground cocoa with limited milk/sugar, not for retail candy. Supports high-volume chocolate molding operations.
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
• Document emulsifying agents and flavorings separately if added, as they are permitted but must be declared
• Confirm container net content >2kg; smaller packs reclassify to retail bars
• Prepare for potential inspection of fat content to prevent duty escalation