Nougat Bars from Japan
Soft nougat with nuts and sugars over 10% note 3 dry weight, 1704.90.78.00 as cocoa-free confectionery. Whipped honey-sugar base molded into bars.
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
• List all sugar types for quota apportionment
• Confirm crystalline structure per note definitions
• Prepare for USDA license if specialty sugar