Dark Chocolate Truffles with Hazelnut Filling from Japan
Premium dark chocolate truffles filled with roasted hazelnut praliné, coated in 70% cocoa dark chocolate. This product falls under HTS 1806.90.90.19 as sugar confectionery containing cocoa, specifically other confectionery not qualifying for more specific subheadings within Chapter 18.
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 cocoa solids percentage exceeds 35% for dark chocolate classification and provide lab analysis if requested by CBP
• Ensure proper declaration of nut allergens on labeling to comply with FDA import requirements
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 'chocolate crumb' under quota-limited subheadings like 1806.20.85