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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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