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
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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