Bulk Chocolate Liquor Blend 5.8% Milk from Japan
Chocolate liquor blend in powder form with 5.8% milk solids and 10% butterfat from added cocoa fat, packaged in 50kg supersacks for confectioners. Under HTS 1806.20.26.00 as ground cocoa preparation in bulk granular form >2kg, low milk solids <21%, no retail confection intent. Key ingredient for premium dark 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
• Retain third-party lab reports for milk solids verification during CBP exams
• Ensure all containers exceed 2kg to avoid duty shift to retail bar categories
• Declare flavoring/emulsifier types; excessive additions may trigger 1806.90 review