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Cocoa Mass with Emulsifiers for Coating from Japan

Ground cocoa bean mass with emulsifying agents and trace milk solids, under specified butterfat and sugar thresholds in block form. HTS 1806.32.01.00 applies under general note 15 for quota entry into U.S. industrial coating production. Not for direct retail consumption.

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

• Confirm origin from quota countries (Ireland, UK, NZ) to access lower duties; others face over-quota rates

• Document 'wholly of ground cocoa beans' to distinguish from mixed preparations

• Beware of emulsifier types; only permitted agents keep it in this heading