Valrhona Guanaja 70% Dark Chocolate Couverture from Japan
Professional baking couverture chocolate with 70% cacao, composed of chocolate liquor, sugar, cocoa butter for professional confectioners. Qualifies under USMCA 9823.10.18 for imports from Canada, referencing HTS 1806.20.73 for unfilled chocolate under 2kg. Meets special sugar/chocolate provisions in note 10(b)(2).
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
• Provide detailed ingredient breakdown proving no filling or milk; ensure USMCA origin certification; common error is classifying couverture as finished consumer product vs bulk