Bittersweet Chocolate Block from Dominican Republic from Japan
A large bittersweet chocolate block for manufacturing, originating from the Dominican Republic and entered under general note 15 for CAFTA-DR benefits. It fits HTS 1806.32.55.00 as an unfilled, non-retail cocoa preparation in block form. The provision ensures reduced duties for qualifying Caribbean imports.
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
• Submit CAFTA-DR certificate of origin to invoke general note 15; track rules of origin for substantial transformation
• Document block weight and dimensions to affirm non-retail format, preventing confectionery misclassification
• Conduct butterfat testing if near thresholds to stay in 'other' unfilled category