Organic Dark Chocolate 70% Cacao Bar from Japan
A premium organic dark chocolate bar containing 70% cacao, sugar, and minimal additives, produced in Canada under USMCA provisions. Classified under HTS 1806.90.28 as 'Other chocolate and preparations' not meeting specific composition criteria for other subheadings. Enters under 9823.08.23 for preferential USMCA treatment for qualifying Canadian goods.
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 proving Canadian production and qualifying status under note 8(b)(2)
• Ensure compliance with FDA food safety standards and proper labeling for chocolate products
• Avoid misclassification into 1806.32 if containing dairy components over specified thresholds