Couverture Chocolate Bulk Blocks from Japan
High-cocoa couverture chocolate in large blocks over 2 kg for professional tempering and molding. Fits HTS 1806.20.99.00 as other chocolate blocks in bulk industrial packaging.
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
• Provide viscosity and bloom resistance specs to justify couverture classification
• Ensure blocks exceed 2 kg to avoid higher-duty smaller bar subheadings
• Bonded warehouse entry recommended for quota monitoring