Industrial Cocoa Paste with Emulsifiers 30% Butterfat from Japan
Paste form preparation from ground cocoa beans, incorporating cocoa fat, flavoring, and emulsifying agents, with 30% butterfat and trace milk solids, in 25 kg pails. Classified under HTS 1806.20.34.00 for bulk (>2kg) forms pursuant to U.S. note 3, used exclusively in commercial chocolate processing, not as retail candy. Low sugar content (<60%) maintains industrial qualification.
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
• Pre-validate quota availability with CBP/USDA before shipment; prorated for partial year entries
• Label as 'industrial use only, not for retail' to prevent reclassification; include full ingredient breakdown
• Avoid pitfall of sugar content >60% pushing to 1806.20.26; test batches rigorously