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High-Sugar Chocolate Nougat Bar from Japan

Nougat base coated in chocolate with sugar exceeding 65% dry weight. HTS 1806.90.49 covers this as other sugar-heavy cocoa confectionery 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

Submit lab certificates proving >65% sugar to prevent down-classification

Avoid retail packaging if targeting industrial quota access

Monitor calendar year quotas especially for non-FTA origins