White Chocolate Nougat Bars from Japan
Chewy nougat bars with sugar syrup, honey, and dairy-based white chocolate coating (no cocoa solids), under HTS 1704.90.58.00. Fits as dairy sugar confectionery since white chocolate here is non-cocoa dairy product per chapter notes. High sugar content with milk powder defines classification.
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 white chocolate composition excludes cocoa butter/solids via analysis to stay in 1704
• FDA prior notice required for dairy sweets; track annual quotas