Canadian Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Slab from Japan
Large-format milk chocolate slab with hazelnut pieces meeting 25% minimum nut content, manufactured in Canada. Falls under 1806.20.28 for chocolate bars with nut additions; qualifies for 9823.08.06 USMCA treatment.
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%
Import Tips
• Provide commercial invoice specifying exact nut percentage and Canadian production
• Use USMCA certificate of origin; ensure product meets milk chocolate composition rules
• Avoid misclassification by documenting bar/slab form vs consumer-ready packaging