Chocolate Croissants from Japan
Flaky puff pastry filled with rich chocolate, baked to golden perfection. These are classified under HTS 1905.90.10.50 as pastries and similar sweet baked products due to their layered dough and sweet filling, distinct from simple bread.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify ingredient list for cocoa content; if over 6% on defatted basis, may shift to Chapter 18
• Provide commercial invoice detailing baking process to confirm 'sweet baked product' status
• Avoid misclassification as biscuits by emphasizing fresh pastry nature, not shelf-stable