Chocolate Syrup Concentrate Industrial from Japan
Concentrated chocolate syrup base with <21% milk solids for commercial beverage production or sauces. HTS 1806.90.28.00 for cocoa-containing preps not retail candy per notes. Bulk drums for factories.
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 'concentrate for dilution in production' on entry to affirm non-retail status
• Lab certification of milk solids essential; mismatches cause duty adjustments
• Avoid subheadings with Mexico exclusions if sourcing elsewhere for quota benefits