High-Butterfat Chocolate Block for Molding from Japan
Industrial block of chocolate from ground cocoa with cocoa fat, emulsifiers, and milk solids exceeding 5.5% butterfat, sugar capped at 60%. HTS 1806.32.08.00 applies to this unfilled, non-retail slab used in professional chocolate molding.
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 spectrographic or HPLC analysis for fat/milk solids to substantiate classification
• Label clearly as 'not for retail sale' to differentiate from confection subheadings
• Track calendar-year quotas; excess entries may face higher duties or denial