Canadian Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Slab from Japan
Large-format milk chocolate slab with whole toasted hazelnuts, meeting Canadian dairy content standards for export. Falls under 9823.08.10 as Canadian goods of 1806.20.83 - milk chocolate in slab form not filled, with nuts. USMCA facilitates duty-free entry for qualifying Canadian chocolate products.
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
• Ensure slab dimensions qualify as 'blocks/slabs/bars' vs smaller confectionery pieces
• Maintain ≥21% milk solids documentation; common audit trigger for milk chocolate classification
• Use USMCA certificate of origin specific to note 8(b)(2) chocolate provisions