Bulk Granular Low Fat Chocolate Base Crumb from Japan
Granules of low fat chocolate crumb for bulk import in 10 kg sacks, butterfat <5.5%, used in chocolate manufacturing. 1806.20.89.00 applies to this granular bulk form excluding retail.
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
• Provide end-user letters from buyers confirming non-retail use
• Track quota usage via CBP reports to time imports effectively
• Avoid mixing with higher fat products in same container