Dark Chocolate Bulk Powder from Japan
Granular powder from ground cocoa beans with cocoa fat and trace emulsifiers, containing 28% butterfat but no milk solids or sugar, in 10 kg bags. Used in commercial chocolate compounding, qualifying under HTS 1806.20.38.00 for bulk forms exceeding 2 kg.
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
• Label containers clearly as industrial bulk to avoid retail misclassification; test for moisture content to prevent mold in transit
• Track calendar year quotas if applicable to butterfat levels