Bulk Low Milk Solids Chocolate Paste from Japan
Paste-form low fat chocolate crumb containing under 21% milk solids, supplied in industrial containers over 2 kg for bakery and confectionery applications. Fits HTS 1806.20.87.00 as a bulk cocoa preparation excluding retail confections, with crumb base structure.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide compositional breakdown including kg cmsc if any cow milk components to align with statistical notes
• Avoid consumer-ready packaging; use industrial drums or totes to maintain bulk classification
• Check for butterfat limits (≤5.5%) to potentially qualify for quota-allocated subheadings