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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

12.5%

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

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