Bulk Chocolate Ganache Base from Japan
Semi-solid ganache base containing cocoa, over 5.5% butterfat, and less than 21% milk solids, supplied in bulk for professional pastry production. HTS 1806.90.18.00 covers this as a non-retail milk-solid cocoa preparation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document intended use in commercial kitchens to justify exclusion from retail confection category
• Test for exact butterfat via FDA-approved methods to secure correct subheading
• Track calendar-year quotas for similar low-fat products under US import notes