Granular Baking Chocolate Mix from Japan
Granular chocolate preparation with over 65% sugar, packaged in 10kg bags for commercial baking. HTS 1806.20.78.00 applies to granular bulk forms in containers over 2kg, distinguished from retail bars or slabs.
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
• Document granule size and uniformity to differentiate from powder classifications
• Ensure immediate packings exceed 2kg net weight per Customs requirements
• Monitor annual quotas if product resembles low-fat chocolate crumb