Chocolate Fudge Syrup Bulk Blend from Japan
A thick blended syrup made from cocoa, sugar, and dairy components, packaged in 5 kg industrial containers for bakery and confectionery use. It qualifies under HTS 1806.20.91.00 as a blended syrup described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17, entered in bulk form exceeding 2 kg per packing. This classification applies to sugar syrups with cocoa for commercial food manufacturing.
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
• Verify compliance with additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 for entry provisions and quantitative limits if applicable
• Provide detailed syrup composition certificates showing cocoa and sugar content
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent reclassification as consumer candy