Bulk Cocoa Mass with Milk Solids and Emulsifier from Japan
Industrial cocoa mass produced from ground cocoa beans, incorporating 8% butterfat, emulsifiers, and minimal flavoring, packed in 10kg drums. Classified under HTS 1806.20.24.00 for bulk preparations with >5.5% butterfat, meeting U.S. note 2 entry provisions for non-retail food manufacturing. It excludes retail confection articles.
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
• Track calendar-year quota allocations by country (e.g
• Ireland 1,700,988 kg) and apply early to secure entry slots
• Label containers clearly as 'industrial use only' with full composition breakdown to support non-candy declaration
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient emulsifier disclosure, which could trigger dairy product scrutiny under other chapters