Chocolate Syrup Concentrate Bulk from Japan
Concentrated liquid chocolate syrup base for beverages and desserts, in industrial drums over 2 kg. HTS 1806.20.99.00 applies to liquid chocolate preparations in bulk containers.
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
• Brix level testing required to confirm syrup vs powder/granular form
• Avoid consumer labeling to prevent Chapter 21 beverage base reclassification
• Refrigerated transport docs essential for liquid stability