Bulk Chocolate Liquor Paste from Japan
Chocolate liquor paste in bulk containers exceeding 2 kg, containing over 65% sugar and more than 10% dry weight of chapter 17 sugars, used in industrial confectionery production. Classified under 1806.20.77.00 as a chocolate preparation in paste form not for retail sale. Exceeds block or bar weight limits and meets sugar content criteria per chapter notes.
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 sugar content lab analysis meets >65% and >10% chapter 17 sugars to avoid reclassification; provide bulk packing certificates; watch for butterfat limits if crumb-like to stay outside quota notes