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Nestle Smarties Milk Chocolate Sharing Block with Nuts from Japan

180g Canadian-produced milk chocolate block under 2kg with nut inclusions, classified 1806.20.36. Enters under USMCA 9823.08.07 as Canadian good qualifying under note 8(b)(2) for chocolate preparations. Specifically formulated to meet subheading criteria for nut-containing bars.

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

• Include lab analysis confirming chocolate composition matches 1806.20.36 requirements

• USMCA origin declaration must specify Canadian production for note 8(b)(2) eligibility

• Track entry against Canadian chocolate quantitative limits in subchapter note 8(b)