Bulk Cocoa Bean Grind with 15% Milk Solids from Japan
Coarse grind from cocoa beans combined with dairy solids at 15% total, no sugar, in liquid bulk tankers >2kg equivalent for confectionery factories. Pursuant to HTS 1806.20.34.00 and U.S. note 3, as other preparation wholly of ground cocoa with ≤32% milk solids, not retail confection.
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
• Use licensed customs broker familiar with Chapter 18 quotas; file under bond if quota pending
• Include shipping manifests proving >2kg immediate packing for bulk status