9823.08.01/Mexican Milk Chocolate Bars/Japan

Mexican Milk Chocolate Bars from Japan

Solid milk chocolate bars produced in Mexico using USMCA-compliant processes, classified under 1806.32.06 via 9823.08.01. These qualify as goods of Mexico under note 8(a) for preferential USMCA treatment on sugar confectionery containing cocoa. The HTS provides duty-free entry for such originating products meeting general note 11 requirements.

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

• Obtain USMCA certificate of origin proving Mexican production; ensure compliance with FDA chocolate standards; avoid misclassification under general 1806 rates