Canadian Maple Milk Chocolate Bars from Japan
Milk chocolate bars with Canadian maple flavoring, qualifying under USMCA 9823.08.20 for duty-free entry. Primary classification in 1806.90.10 due to >32% Canadian milk solids and >60% sugar content, meeting note 8(b)(2) Canadian origin requirements.
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
• USMCA certification must specify Canadian dairy origin despite flavoring additions
• Verify flavoring doesn't alter primary chocolate classification from 1806.90.10