Milk Chocolate Compound for Molding from Japan
Vegetable fat-based milk chocolate compound with cocoa and milk solids for industrial molding machines, not retail confectionery. HTS 1806.90.30.00 for other cocoa preps containing milk.
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 vegetable fat content if replacing cocoa butter to confirm heading
• Industrial end-user letters prevent retail misclassification
• Harmonize declarations with EU origin rules if applicable