Cocoa Mass Bar with Emulsifiers from Japan
Bar form of wholly ground cocoa beans plus cocoa fat and soy lecithin emulsifier, butterfat/milk solids ≤32%, sugar ≤60%, for manufacturing chocolate compounds. Fits HTS 1806.32.14 for quota-entered preparations excluding retail confections. Used in food processing plants.
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
• Track calendar-year quota usage via CBP; apply early for Ireland/UK allocations
• Label as 'industrial use only' to differentiate from retail candy exclusions