Snickers Chocolate Bar from Japan
Chocolate bar featuring nougat, caramel, and peanuts coated in milk chocolate, falling under HTS 1806.90.90.11 for its peanut components within a cocoa-based confection. The peanut inclusion distinguishes it from plain chocolate bars.
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
• Include detailed ingredient breakdowns showing peanut percentage to confirm subheading classification
• Comply with HACCP plans for nut-containing foods to prevent contamination issues at entry
• Monitor calendar year quotas for low-fat chocolate crumb if applicable to bulk imports