Bulk Chocolate Coating Pellets from Japan
Granular chocolate coating compound in 15 kg boxes for industrial confectionery molding, with >10% dry weight sugar, entered under Ch.17 note 8 bulk provisions. Designed for high-volume chocolate enrobing machines. HTS 1806.20.95.00 applies to pellet/granular bulk form >2kg.
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
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'not for retail sale' and exact net weight >2kg per immediate container
• Monitor country-specific TRQ shares (Ireland/UK/NZ allocations) as general quota fills quickly
• Avoid mixing lot sizes; CBP audits container uniformity during sugar quota entries