Low Fat Chocolate Crumb Bulk Powder from Japan
Low fat chocolate crumb in bulk powder form with less than 5.5% butterfat, packaged in 25kg bags exceeding 2kg, used for industrial chocolate production. Classified under HTS 1806.20.85.00 as it meets additional U.S. note 3 provisions for low fat crumb not for retail candy consumption. Excludes water and qualifies under the quantitative import limits for specified countries.
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 butterfat content ≤5.5% via lab analysis; provide certificate to Customs for quota eligibility
• Confirm entry under U.S. note 3 provisions; track annual quotas (total 2.12M kg, Mexico excluded)
• Use industrial end-use declaration to avoid reclassification as retail confectionery