Cocoa Fudge Bites from Japan
Soft fudge pieces flavored with cocoa powder and high sugar content over 10% dry weight. Classified in HTS 1806.90.59.00 for other sugar-containing cocoa preparations not matching bars or specific confections. Distinct from pure chocolate products.
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 compositional breakdown showing >10% sugar to justify chapter 18 placement
• Ensure packaging doesn't imply retail candy status triggering different subheadings
• Monitor for chapter 17 note 3 sugar quotas if sugar content dominates