Cocoa Butter Milk Solid Blend from Japan
Emulsified blend of cocoa butter, milk fats, and solids for chocolate manufacturing, supplied in bulk for industrial compounding. Under HTS 1806.90.30.00 as other milk-containing cocoa preparations excluding retail confections.
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
• Certify butterfat content >5.5% to bypass low-fat quotas in US note
• Use commercial invoice specifying industrial end-use, not consumer candy
• Ensure temperature-controlled shipping to maintain emulsion integrity