1806.20.36.00/Low-Milk Chocolate Crumb for Molding/Japan

Low-Milk Chocolate Crumb for Molding from Japan

Granular chocolate crumb made from ground cocoa beans with added cocoa fat, flavorings, and under 21% milk solids, supplied in bulk bags over 2 kg for industrial chocolate molding. It qualifies for HTS 1806.20.36.00 as a preparation wholly of ground cocoa meeting butterfat/milk limits and excluding retail confections. Used by manufacturers to produce finished chocolate products.

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%

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Import Tips

• Subject to annual quota of 2,122,834 kg for low-butterfat items; enter early in calendar year and track usage via Customs

• Label as 'industrial use only, not for retail' and provide end-use certificates to prevent misclassification as candy

• Ensure particle size and composition analysis; emulsifiers must be declared but not exceed 'flavoring or emulsifying agents' limits