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
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
• 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