Sugar Coated Chocolate Buttons from Japan
Small chocolate buttons coated in crunchy sugar shell, exceeding 65% dry sugar and entered via HTS 1806.90.45.00 per chapter 17 note 7. Fits as other high-sugar cocoa preparation.
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
• Ensure coating sugar contributes to >65% total for classification
• Check for retail candy exclusions in butterfat notes