1806.20.60.00/White Confectioners' Coating Compound/Japan

White Confectioners' Coating Compound from Japan

A bulk white coating made from sugar, vegetable oils like palm kernel oil, and cocoa powder with at least 6.8% non-fat cocoa solids and 15% vegetable fats. Used by bakers and chocolatiers for dipping fruits, nuts, or molding candies, supplied in 10 kg slabs. Falls under 1806.20.60.00 as it's a non-confectionery product designed for further processing, meeting the minimum cocoa non-fat solids and vegetable fat thresholds.

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
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Import Tips

• Verify lab analysis certificates confirming ≥6.8% non-fat cocoa solids and ≥15% vegetable fats to avoid reclassification as standard chocolate

• Ensure bulk packaging >2kg per unit; retail-packed items may shift to confectionery headings

• Check for TRQ eligibility if from quota countries like Ireland; Mexican products excluded from certain limits

White Confectioners' Coating Compound from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1806.20.60.00