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
10%
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
Import Tips
• Obtain USMCA certificate of origin proving Mexican production; ensure compliance with FDA chocolate standards; avoid misclassification under general 1806 rates