2106.90.78.00/Australian Milk Chocolate Bars/Japan

Australian Milk Chocolate Bars from Japan

Milk chocolate bars produced in Australia, containing over 10% milk solids and over 10% sugar by dry weight, qualifying under additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 for preferential tariff treatment. These bars are classified in 2106.90.78.00 as food preparations NESOI meeting the specific sugar and milk content criteria. They are entered pursuant to the provisions of note 8, which covers certain sugar-containing articles from designated countries.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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Import Tips

• Verify certificate of origin proving Australian production to qualify under U.S. note 8 provisions

• Ensure lab analysis confirms >10% milk solids and >10% sugar by dry weight to avoid reclassification

• Avoid common pitfall of exceeding quantitative limits from note 3 by confirming entry eligibility