Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups from Japan
Classic milk chocolate cups filled with creamy peanut butter, a popular American-style confection. Classified under HTS 1806.90.90.19 as other cocoa-containing confectionery beyond basic chocolate bars or specifically named items.
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 breakdown showing milk solids and cocoa content to prevent reclassification
• Obtain prior notice via FDA system for peanut-containing products to expedite clearance
• Watch for butterfat content; if over 5.5%, excludes quota subheadings like 1806.20.34