Unsweetened Baking Chocolate Block from Japan
Block of pure unsweetened chocolate for baking, containing minimal milk solids (<21%). HTS 1806.32.70.00 covers this as an unfilled bar of low-milk dairy cocoa preparation.
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
• Include manufacturer's spec sheet confirming milk solids <21% and 'unsweetened' status
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as powder if in solid block form—physical state determines heading
• For bulk imports, ensure proper weight declarations in kg to match statistical notes