Bittersweet Chocolate Granules Industrial from Japan
Granular bittersweet chocolate for melting and molding in large-scale production, packed in bags exceeding 2 kg. Falls under HTS 1806.20.99.00 as other granular chocolate preparations in bulk form.
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
• Declare exact cocoa percentage and form (granular) on commercial invoice for proper 1806.20 verification
• Source from non-quota countries like Mexico to bypass butterfat-limited annual limits
• Test for contaminants per FDA cocoa import regs before entry to avoid holds