Chocolate Milk Powder Bulk Pack from Japan
A bulk powder mix containing cocoa and significant dairy solids from cows' milk, packaged in bags exceeding 2 kg for industrial use in beverage production. It falls under HTS 1806.20.83.00 as a chocolate preparation in powder form with over 2 kg content, classified as a dairy product per chapter 4 note 1 due to high milk solids.
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
• Verify cows' milk solids content exceeds thresholds in statistical note for kg cmsc reporting; obtain FDA prior notice and facility registration
• Avoid misclassification as retail candy to prevent quota issues