Lindt Excellence Milk Almond Chocolate Bar from Japan
Canadian-produced premium milk chocolate bar with roasted almonds, meeting HTS 1806.32.18 ≥21% milk solids requirement. Enters duty-free under USMCA 9823.08.16 as qualifying Canadian goods per note 8(b)(2). High-quality couverture chocolate with nut pieces.
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
• Submit detailed ingredient breakdown confirming milk solids percentage for CBP verification
• Use USMCA certificate of origin specifying 9823.08.16 treatment eligibility
• Avoid common pitfall of generic 1806.32 declaration - specify .18 subheading precisely