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
18.5%
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
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