USMCA Mexican Chocolate Covered Almonds from Japan
Chocolate-coated whole almonds manufactured in Mexico under USMCA, entered via 9823.08.01 for subheading 1806.20.28. These goods qualify as Mexican-origin under note 8(a), providing duty-free access for USMCA-compliant cocoa/nut confections. Meets regional value content requirements of general note 11.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include production records showing Mexican processing of US-sourced almonds; comply with FDA nut/chocolate labeling; track regional value content calculations