Industrial Chocolate Granules with 12% Butterfat from Japan
Granular cocoa preparation from ground beans with added fat, flavoring, and 12% butterfat, supplied in 25kg bulk bags for bakery use. It qualifies for HTS 1806.20.24.00 under U.S. note 2 as a non-retail product in granular bulk form exceeding 2kg, with butterfat over 5.5%. Designed for further processing, not direct consumption.
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
• Submit entry under specific quota provisions; Mexican products excluded—confirm origin certificates
• Conduct pre-shipment testing for butterfat/milk solids to preempt CBP lab holds
• Package in industrial drums/bags only; retail-style packaging risks reclassification and higher duties