Dark Chocolate Bulk Syrup Blend from Japan
High-cocoa content syrup blended with invert sugar and cocoa mass, in 20 kg bulk containers for chocolate fountain operations. Classified HTS 1806.20.91.00 as blended syrup per additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17, exceeding 2 kg packing. Suited for commercial hospitality applications.
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 FDA prior notice for food imports with cocoa declaration
• Confirm bulk packaging prevents individual retail sales
• Check origin against quota allocations for Ireland/UK