Dark Chocolate Peanut Paste Bar from Japan
Premium bar of 70% dark chocolate filled with smooth peanut paste, under HTS 1806.31.00.41 for peanut paste in cocoa confectionery. Statistical notes on milk solids irrelevant here due to dark chocolate base.
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
• Lab test for paste vs butter distinction, as subheading specifies peanut butter or paste
• Declare dark chocolate specs to prevent mix-up with milk chocolate quotas
• Bulk pack for industrial use avoids retail candy restrictions