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

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

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