Industrial Chocolate Paste with Milk AUS from Japan
Bulk chocolate paste in containers over 2 kg, incorporating dairy from AUS under note 10, for bakery and confectionery production. Falls under 1806.20.81.00 as a paste-form preparation with cocoa and qualifying milk solids, excluded from retail candy limits. Used in manufacturing, not direct consumption.
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
• Confirm Australian origin and TRQ quantity availability under note 10 before shipment
• Label clearly as 'bulk industrial use' to distinguish from retail products and prevent duty upgrades
• Include FDA prior notice and milk component documentation for smooth CBP clearance