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
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
• 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