Bittersweet Cocoa Slab Industrial Grade from Japan
Industrial bittersweet slab from ground cocoa beans, added fat, emulsifiers, with butterfat ≤32% and sugar ≤60%, for coating and enrobing lines. HTS 1806.32.14 applies to quota-entered non-retail bars per U.S. note 3. Not for direct candy sales.
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
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with Chapter 18 quotas for timely filing
• Test batches for exact composition; variances can disqualify quota eligibility
• No Mexico under this subheading; pivot to other codes if sourcing there