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Powdered Chocolate Base Bulk from Japan

Powdered chocolate base in 15 kg sacks for ice cream and bakery manufacturers. HTS 1806.20.79.00 for powder bulk >2 kg containing cocoa, general note 15 entry. Dissolves easily for large-batch flavoring.

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

• Specify non-retail packing on invoices; bulk powders often scrutinized for consumer repackaging

• Include flow agent details if added, as it affects preparation classification

• Track butterfat quotas if milk-derived to prevent over-entry penalties