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%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
• 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