USMCA Milk Chocolate Liquor from Japan
Milk chocolate liquor containing sugar and cocoa, classified under 1806.20.94, qualifying for USMCA note 10(a). Processed through conching and refining in Canada or Mexico. Intermediate product for chocolate manufacturing.
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
• Document conching process duration and temperature for origin qualification
• Maintain milk solids and cocoa content laboratory analysis
• Temperature-controlled shipping required for chocolate liquor