Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bar from Japan
Premium dark chocolate bar containing 85% cocoa for USMCA preferential treatment under HTS 9823.10.20, corresponding to subheading 1806.20.94. Qualifies per Implementation Act note 10(b)(2) for chocolate products meeting minimum non-fat cocoa solids content from qualifying USMCA countries.
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
• Include laboratory analysis confirming non-fat cocoa solids percentage for customs verification
• Use USMCA origin declaration specifying 1806.20.94 classification basis
• Maintain production records proving compliance with note 10(b)(2) regional value content