Chocolate Crumb Base for Confectionery from Japan
Bulk powder or granular chocolate crumb with low milk solids (<21%), designed for mixing in large-scale chocolate production. HTS 1806.20.87.00 covers this as other low fat chocolate crumb in forms exceeding 2 kg, not retail candy.
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
• Lab test for milk solids and butterfat; discrepancies can lead to duty reassessment or quota denial
• Specify industrial end-use in commercial invoice to differentiate from retail exclusions
• Aggregate imports may hit annual limits; track entries against 2,122,834 kg cap excluding Mexico