Canadian Maple Syrup Granola Bars from Japan
Crunchy granola bars featuring Canadian maple syrup as the primary sweetener, mixed with oats, nuts, and seeds. Classified under HTS 1901.90.62 as food preparations not elsewhere specified, qualifying for USMCA preferential treatment as originating goods of Canada per note 8(b)(2). These bars meet USMCA rules of origin for duty-free entry.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify USMCA Certificate of Origin documenting Canadian origin and meeting note 8(b)(2) requirements
• Ensure product labeling complies with FDA food import regulations and Country of Origin marking
• Confirm composition qualifies under 1901.90.62; avoid misclassification as 1905.31 confectionery