Dark Chocolate Slab for Confectioners from Japan
Industrial slab of ground cocoa beans, cocoa fat, minimal emulsifiers, with butterfat under 32% and sugar below 60%, for professional melting and molding. Classed in HTS 1806.32.14 for non-retail cocoa preparations under quota provisions of additional U.S. note 3. Ideal for bulk use in factories, not consumer candy.
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
• Source from quota-eligible countries like Ireland (1.7M kg) to secure low-duty access; document origin certificates
• Ensure no filling or retail packaging to stay in 'not filled' and non-candy category