Reese's Peanut Butter Cups from Japan
Iconic chocolate cups filled with creamy peanut butter, classified under HTS 1806.90.90.11 due to their cocoa content and significant peanut products as a key ingredient in the filling. This subheading specifically covers confectionery with peanuts or peanut derivatives.
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 peanut content declaration and allergen labeling per FDA requirements to avoid customs holds
• Obtain certificates of origin if sourcing from countries with cocoa quotas to ensure eligibility
• Test for butterfat levels as high-fat products may shift to different subheadings under Chapter 18