Sugar-Free Chocolate Liquor Paste from Japan
Industrial sugar-free chocolate liquor paste for premium confectionery production, containing ground cocoa beans and polyols without added sucrose. Classifies under HTS 1806.90.59 as non-retail cocoa preparation eligible for USMCA 9823.10.24 via note 10(b)(2) rules. Supplied in 50kg drums.
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
• Maintain records showing cocoa liquor minimum 50% content; ensure paste form not suitable for direct consumption; provide USMCA certification tracing regional value content