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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%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

• Provide detailed ingredient breakdown proving no filling or milk; ensure USMCA origin certification; common error is classifying couverture as finished consumer product vs bulk