Milk Chocolate Bar with Almonds from Japan
A solid milk chocolate bar studded with whole roasted almonds, weighing around 100g, presented in a rectangular slab format. It falls under HTS 1806.32.80.00 as it contains dairy products (milk solids over 5.5% butterfat equivalent per Ch.4 note 1) and is not filled, distinguishing it from pralines or confectionery with centers.
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
• Verify milk solids content meets additional U.S. note 1 to Ch.4 (cows' milk solids) via lab analysis to avoid misclassification
• Include commercial invoice detailing cocoa %, milk fat, and dairy origin; subject to TRQ if butterfat ≤5.5% under related subheadings
• Avoid retail candy packaging over 453g to prevent reclassification; declare exact bar weight and inclusions