Bulk Cocoa Bean Puree from Japan

Puree from whole ground cocoa beans with minimal added fat and emulsifying agents, 20% butterfat max, sugar-free, in 15 kg industrial pails. Excludes retail confections, fitting HTS 1806.20.38.00 for paste bulk forms.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

14.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Require supplier affidavits on no milk solids; inspect for foreign matter common in bulk cocoa

Monitor for US note quotas on low butterfat entries