US-Produced Mexican-Processed Chocolate Wafers from Japan
Thin chocolate wafers processed in Mexico from US ingredients, entered under 9823.08.01 covering 1806.32.16. Qualifies as goods of Mexico under USMCA note 8(a) with sufficient Mexican transformation. Provides duty-free entry for USMCA partners.
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
• Document Mexican processing value-add; maintain supply chain records for origin verification; comply with USMCA rules of origin