Low Fat Cocoa Crumb for Baking Industry from Japan
Granular crumb product with less than 21% milk solids, bulk-packed for bakery chocolate incorporation. Under HTS 1806.20.87.00 as low fat chocolate crumb in granular bulk form >2 kg, per Chapter Note 1 for cocoa preparations.
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
• Ensure no water content inflates weight; use dry milk solids measurement per statistical note
• Document non-retail intent with end-user letters if requested by Customs
• Prefer quota-eligible origins like Ireland (1.7M kg allocation) to avoid over-limit surcharges