Industrial Cocoa Paste 12% Milk Solids from Japan
High-fat cocoa paste for chocolate compounding, made from ground beans with 12% milk solids, emulsifying agents, and 9% butterfat, in 15kg liquid totes. Meets HTS 1806.20.26.00 criteria as a bulk preparation (>2kg) of ground cocoa with low sugar, <21% milk solids, excluding retail confections. Used in mass production of coatings and fillings.
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
• Provide manufacturer's spec sheets detailing exact milk solids and sugar percentages for entry
• Use ISBT-compliant bulk packaging documentation to prove non-retail intent
• Consult CBP rulings for emulsifier impacts; ensure they don't alter primary ground cocoa classification