Bittersweet Chocolate Slab from Japan
Large slab of bittersweet chocolate with high cocoa content (over 50%) and under 21% milk solids. Fits HTS 1806.32.70.00 for unfilled blocks/slabs of other dairy-related cocoa products not qualifying as high-milk chocolate.
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
• Provide detailed ingredient breakdown and milk solids percentage on commercial invoice to prevent reclassification
• Monitor annual quotas under U.S
• Note for chocolate crumb entries to avoid over-quota surcharges
• Ensure product is not marketed as 'milk chocolate' to comply with FDA labeling and HTS descriptions