Bulk Cocoa Nib Paste with Milk Solids from Japan
Paste produced from fermented and ground cocoa nibs with 8% butterfat and emulsifiers, supplied in 10 kg drums for confectionery manufacturing. Classified under HTS 1806.20.28.00 due to its ground cocoa bean composition, butterfat over 5.5%, and bulk packaging not for retail confection sale.
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
• Label containers clearly as industrial bulk to distinguish from retail candy under quota exclusions
• Include manufacturer's declaration of no retail intent and composition breakdown to prevent reclassification
• Check origin country quotas (e.g
• Ireland max 1.7M kg) for high-butterfat products entering under related subheadings