Sweetened Cocoa Paste for Baking from Japan
Pasteurized sweetened cocoa paste in 5 kg industrial pails, >10% sugar dry weight basis, pursuant to Ch.17 additional note 8 for bulk cocoa preparations. Processed for direct bakery incorporation without remelting. 1806.20.95.00 covers paste form exceeding 2kg packaging.
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
• Certify pasteurized status and sugar analysis via third-party lab for expedited CBP release
• Declare end-use as 'industrial baking ingredient' to qualify for bulk provisions