Ghirardelli Intense Dark 72% Cacao Chocolate Bar from Japan
Gourmet dark chocolate bar with 72% cacao content, consumer-sized blocks under 2kg. Falls under HTS 9823.10.15 via 1806.10.38 for USMCA-originating cocoa powder-sugar mixtures. Qualifies under subchapter note 10(b)(2) for duty-free treatment from Canada/Mexico.
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
• Confirm exact cocoa butter content <10% via lab analysis to maintain 1806.10.38 classification,USMCA entry requires producer/exporter certification; retain 5 years for CBP audit,Avoid misclassification as 1806.20 if any cocoa paste remains unprocessed