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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%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

• 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