Bulk Unsweetened Chocolate Baking Slabs from Japan
100% unsweetened baking chocolate slabs in 10kg blocks for commercial baking operations. Qualifies under HTS 9823.10.17 for USMCA treatment of 1806.10.75 products per note 10(b)(2) origin rules. Pure chocolate liquor pressed into slabs for industrial chocolate production.
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
• Confirm no sugar addition maintaining unsweetened status; verify slab weight ≥2kg; document USMCA qualifying cocoa liquor production process