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
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
• 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%