Bulk Cocoa Milk Crumb from Japan
Unsweetened or low-sugar cocoa milk crumb containing ≤5.5% butterfat, processed for use in chocolate compounding and bakery fills. This bulk product enters under HTS 1806.90.25.00 per additional U.S. note 3 quota provisions for non-confectionery use.
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
• Enter only from quota-eligible countries; non-designated origins face different classifications
• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation proving industrial end-use to avoid retail confection reclassification
• Test for cows' milk solids content using 'kg cmsc' measurement for accurate declaration