Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans Bar from Japan
Solid bar of dark chocolate enrobing coffee beans, total milk solids under 21%. Classifies in HTS 1806.32.70.00 as unfilled cocoa bar, not considered 'filled' since inclusions are integral.
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
• Differentiate inclusions from fillings in entry docs—CBP scrutinizes for filled vs unfilled
• Obtain coffee origin certificates if blended to avoid dual-agriculture chapter issues
• Test for total milk solids including any trace in coffee processing