Bulk Ground Cocoa with Dairy Fat Blend from Japan
Ground cocoa bean preparation blended with dairy butterfat (9%), minimal sugar (<10%), in 20kg slabs for industrial melting. Enters under HTS 1806.20.24.00 pursuant to U.S. note 2, as bulk form >2kg with >5.5% butterfat, excluding retail confections. Ideal for compound chocolate bases.
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
• Use automated quota tracking systems for timely entries within annual limits
• Include affidavits confirming 'not for retail as candy' to satisfy exclusion criteria