Palm Kernel Oil Chocolate Melting Wafers from Japan
Large wafers of confectioners' coating made with palm kernel oil, cocoa powder, and sugar, ensuring ≥6.8% non-fat cocoa solids and ≥15% vegetable fats, supplied in 5 kg blocks. Used in professional confectionery for molding and dipping. Meets HTS 1806.20.60.00 for bulk, non-retail coatings with specified cocoa and veg fat content.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12%
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
• Label clearly as 'confectioners' coating - not for direct consumption' to distinguish from retail candy
• Include manufacturer's spec sheet on fat and solids composition for CBP review
• Confirm country of origin quotas; UK/Ireland have allocated shares under US note limitations