Industrial Chocolate Compound in 5kg Slabs from Japan
Chocolate compound slabs weighing 5 kg each, containing vegetable fats and over 10% sugar, supplied in bulk for bakery and confectionery production. Falls under HTS 1806.20.98.00 due to block form over 2 kg, not for retail sale.
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
• Label containers clearly as 'not for retail sale' to prevent misclassification into consumer candy headings
• Include commercial invoices specifying end-use as industrial to comply with bulk form criteria
• Test for milk solids if claiming low butterfat to access quota allocations from Ireland or UK