1905.20.00.00/Chocolate-Dipped Gingerbread/Japan

Chocolate-Dipped Gingerbread from Japan

Gingerbread pieces individually dipped in dark chocolate, balancing spice and cocoa. HTS 1905.20.00.00 applies unless cocoa exceeds 6% defatted per chapter notes.

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%

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Import Tips

• Calculate and declare cocoa content on defatted basis to confirm heading

• Separate chocolate from bakery value if possible for duty optimization

• Label for both allergens and avoid melting during transit