Cocoa Paste for Confectionery Manufacturing 7% Butterfat from Japan
Paste form ground cocoa beans with cocoa fat, emulsifying agents, and 7% butterfat, in 5kg pails for factory use. HTS 1806.20.24.00 applies per additional U.S. note 2 for bulk preparations >5.5% butterfat, ≤32% milk solids, non-retail. Used as base in large-scale chocolate production.
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
• Reference statistical note on milk solids content in declarations for accurate kg cmsc reporting
• Partner with licensed customs brokers familiar with Chapter 18 quotas to avoid entry refusals