Bulk Unsweetened Chocolate Base with 8% Milk from Japan
Unsweetened chocolate base in granular bulk form from ground cocoa nibs, with 8% milk solids and 7% butterfat, packed in 5kg bags for confectionery factories. Classified under HTS 1806.20.26.00 for its composition of primarily ground cocoa beans, bulk >2kg packaging, sugar <60%, and milk solids <21%. Not intended for direct retail as candy.
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
• Conduct compositional testing for milk solids and butterfat; discrepancies can lead to duty reassessment
• Declare exact net weight per container to confirm >2kg bulk exemption from retail forms
• Track country of origin quotas; Mexico-origin exempt but others may hit annual limits