Artisan Sea Salt Chocolate Truffles from Japan
Handcrafted chocolate truffles filled with ganache and finished with sea salt flakes, not qualifying as filled confectionery under other subheadings. Falls under HTS 1806.90.28 as other chocolate preparations from Canadian production eligible for USMCA 9823.08.23 treatment.
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
• Provide detailed ingredient breakdown to confirm 1806.90.28 classification vs filled chocolates
• Maintain USMCA certificate of origin documenting Canadian manufacturing process
• Check for shelf life requirements and temperature-controlled shipping documentation