Bulk Milk Chocolate Liquor from Japan
Liquid milk chocolate liquor in 20 kg drums for industrial melting and mixing. Classified in HTS 1806.20.79.00 for liquid bulk forms >2 kg containing cocoa, entered per general note 15 provisions. Key ingredient in premium chocolate bar production.
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
• Measure and declare cows' milk solids content (kg cmsc) accurately per statistical notes to avoid penalties
• Use temperature-controlled shipping for liquids; pitfall is spoilage claims denying entry
• Confirm FTA origin for note 15; Mexican products may have different exclusions