Industrial Unsweetened Chocolate Bar from Japan
Unsweetened bar from ground cocoa with emulsifiers, low butterfat <32%, no sugar or <60%, for compound chocolate making. Classed in HTS 1806.32.18.00 for non-filled, non-retail cocoa preparations. Bulk format for food processors.
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
• Use FDA prior notice for food imports; specify cocoa content
• Avoid individual wrappers; palletize for bulk status