Low-Sugar Chocolate Block for Ice Cream from Japan
Preparation of ground cocoa with milk solids and minimal sugar (≤60%), in slab form for dissolving into ice cream bases. Qualifies for HTS 1806.32.01.00 per general note 15 quota, excluding retail candy formats. Industrial food processing exclusive.
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
• Pair with dairy import docs if milk solids trigger additional FDA scrutiny
• Monitor kg cmsc units if declaring milk content for statistical notes
• Avoid any filling to prevent jumping to filled bars subheading