Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips from Japan
Premium bittersweet chocolate chips containing at least 60% cacao solids, made from cocoa powder, cocoa butter, sugar, and vanilla. Classified under HTS 1806.10.15 and eligible for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.10.13 when originating from Canada or Mexico per general note 11. These chips are used primarily for baking and confectionery applications.
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
• Obtain USMCA certificate of origin proving goods qualify under general note 11 from Canada or Mexico
• Verify minimum 60% cacao content via lab analysis if requested by CBP
• Maintain records showing no transshipment through non-USMCA countries