Cocoa-Infused Baking Emulsifier from Japan
An emulsifier blend with cocoa lecithin and fats for bakery use, functioning as a food preparation containing cocoa. Falls under HTS 1806.90.90.90 as it doesn't match more specific chocolate or powdered cocoa categories.
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
• Submit technical data sheets proving industrial baking application
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent confectionery misclassification
• Monitor for lecithin purity as it may affect material composition rulings