Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bars from Japan
Canadian-produced milk chocolate bars containing almonds, classified under HTS 1806.32.70 as chocolate with almonds and other nuts in blocks, slabs or bars over 2kg total weight. These qualify for preferential USMCA treatment under 9823.08.17 for Canadian-origin goods meeting note 8(b)(2) requirements. The product features milk chocolate coating whole roasted almonds, packaged in large commercial blocks.
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
• Obtain USMCA certificate of origin proving Canadian production and compliance with note 8(b)(2) quantitative limits
• Ensure product meets exact 1806.32.70 specs (chocolate ≥2kg blocks with almonds) to avoid reclassification
• Maintain records showing ≥30% US-grown tobacco equivalent value if applicable to chocolate processing