Industrial Cocoa Paste with Vanilla and 28% Butterfat from Japan
Paste form of finely ground cocoa beans flavored with vanilla extract, containing 28% butterfat for bakery and chocolate manufacturing. HTS 1806.20.22.00 applies under general note 15 for bulk (>2kg) preparations not exceeding composition limits, excluding retail confections. Used in bulk for compounding chocolate masses.
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
• Test for exact butterfat/milk solids content; values >32% trigger different subheading and higher duties
• Declare pursuant to GN15 with supporting origin/docs; track annual quantitative limits if applicable
• Use industrial bulk containers to differentiate from retail products avoiding confection duties