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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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