Bulk Cocoa Mass Liquid Form from Japan
Liquid cocoa mass processed for industrial chocolate production, shipped in heated tanks or large containers over 2 kg. Classified in HTS 1806.20.99.00 for chocolate preparations in liquid bulk form.
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
• Specify temperature control requirements in shipping docs for liquid form integrity
• Confirm no milk components to stay in unsweetened/other preparations, avoiding 1806.20.82
• Register for cocoa importer permits if exceeding certain volumes annually