Milk Chocolate Compound for Molding from Japan
Chocolate compound with cocoa components, exceeding 5.5% butterfat and below 21% milk solids, used in industrial molding for bars and pralines. Fits HTS 1806.90.18.00 for other cocoa foods excluding retail candy.
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
• Specify 'not for direct retail consumption' on commercial invoices
• Lab certification of milk solids <21% essential to avoid higher-solid subheadings
• Consult HTS US notes for quota eligibility if butterfat dips near 5.5%