Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar from Japan
A filled chocolate bar featuring a creamy peanut butter center encased in milk chocolate, classified under HTS 1806.31.00.41 due to its cocoa content and peanut butter filling as a confectionery product. It meets the criteria for 'other food preparations containing cocoa' in blocks or bars that are filled and contain peanut butter.
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
• Verify peanut butter content exceeds mere flavoring to justify 1806.31.00.41; provide lab analysis if audited
• Ensure labeling distinguishes from retail candy to avoid quota restrictions under US Note for low butterfat items
• Declare exact cocoa and peanut percentages on entry docs to prevent misclassification to unfilled bars