Chocolate Coating Wafers from Japan
Thin chocolate wafers with low milk solids (<21%) for enrobing ice cream or pastries in commercial production. Fits HTS 1806.90.28.00 for other cocoa food preps excluding retail confections. Bulk packed for food service industry.
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
• Provide end-use affidavits confirming industrial application, not retail sale as candy
• Test for butterfat/milk solids percentage; non-compliance leads to reclassification and penalties
• Track calendar year quotas if bordering low-fat crumb categories; source from quota-eligible countries