Milk Chocolate Base Slab for Molding from Japan
Industrial slab of ground cocoa beans with cocoa fat, flavorings, and milk solids not exceeding 32% butterfat or 60% sugar. Enters under HTS 1806.32.01.00 via general note 15 for bulk processing into molded chocolates. Excludes retail confections for manufacturing only.
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
• Submit compositional breakdown (fat, sugar, solids) tested by accredited lab to validate HTS 1806.32 criteria
• Use FDA prior notice for food imports and ensure HACCP plans for cocoa products
• Ship in bulk slabs, not consumer packs, to stay within industrial classification