Industrial Chocolate Compound Slab from Japan
Large 5 kg slabs of chocolate compound for bakery use, exceeding 65% sugar and 10% dry sugars per note 3, entered pursuant to note 8 for bulk industrial processing. Classified in 1806.20.75.00 due to bar/slab form >2 kg and high sugar cocoa content.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit lab analysis confirming >65% sugar and note 3 compliance; retain for CBP review
• Declare as bulk/industrial only—retail packaging triggers reclassification and higher duties
• Track calendar year TRQ usage under US note to Ch18, especially for non-quota countries