Low-Sugar Chocolate Block for Ice Cream Makers from Japan
Bulk block of ground cocoa, cocoa butter, trace milk solids under 32%, and <60% sugar for ice cream flavoring bases. Entered under HTS 1806.32.14 quota for non-candy cocoa preps per U.S. note 3. Excludes retail confection formats.
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
• Confirm kg cmsc if milk solids present; document cows' milk solids content
• Avoid consumer wrappers; ship in plain bulk to maintain industrial classification