Canadian Chocolate Covered Pretzels from Japan
Milk chocolate coated pretzels classified under subheading 1806.32.08, qualifying for 9823.08.02 USMCA treatment within Canadian quotas. Snack product combining Canadian chocolate with pretzel centers. Meets origin rules for preferential duty rates.
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
• Shelf life documentation critical for chocolate-coated products during customs hold
• Verify pretzel inclusion doesn't exceed classification thresholds for chapter 19
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with USMCA chocolate quotas