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
20.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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