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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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