Chocolate Covered Pretzels Bulk Pack from Japan
Bulk-packed pretzels coated in milk chocolate containing butterfat and milk solids, intended for food service or manufacturing use rather than retail candy sales. This product falls under HTS 1806.90.30.00 as a chocolate food preparation with milk solids, explicitly excluding retail confectionery articles.
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 exceeds 5.5% butterfat threshold to avoid quantitative limits under US note for low-fat crumb
• Provide lab analysis certificates confirming non-retail confection status to prevent misclassification as candy
• Ensure FDA prior notice and facility registration for chocolate imports to avoid detention