Valrhona Guanaja 70% Dark Chocolate Couverture Discs from Japan
Professional-grade dark chocolate discs with 70% cacao content for professional baking and molding, composed primarily of high-cocoa solids meeting 1806.10.28 specifications. Qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment under HTS 9823.10.14 when manufactured in Canada or Mexico from regional materials. Used by chocolatiers for high-end confectionery production.
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
• Require laboratory analysis certificate confirming >65% cocoa solids; maintain USMCA regional value content documentation
• Use certified USMCA origin documentation; declare under note 10(b)(2) provisions to access quota-limited preferential rates
• Avoid common pitfall of incorrect HTS declaration leading to higher MFN rates; verify against 1806.10.28 composition rules