Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars Canadian Blend from Japan
Milk chocolate bars produced in Canada under USMCA provisions, containing cocoa powder, sugar, milk, and cocoa butter meeting the specifications of subheading 1806.20.87. Classified under HTS 9823.08.11 for preferential USMCA tariff treatment for qualifying Canadian goods as specified in subchapter note 8(b)(2). These bars feature the exact non-dairy milk chocolate formulation requiring this specific classification.
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
• Verify USMCA origin certification for Canada and compliance with 1806.20.87 formulation requirements
• Ensure proper documentation proving qualification under subchapter note 8(b)(2)
• Check chocolate composition matches exact non-dairy milk chocolate specs to avoid reclassification