Valrhona Guanaja 70% Dark Chocolate Couverture Discs from Japan
Professional-grade dark chocolate discs with 70% cacao for baking and confectionery, qualifying under HTS 9823.10.20 per subheading 1806.20.94 requirements. Meets USMCA note 10(b)(2) standards for chocolate in blocks, slabs or bars with minimum non-fat cocoa solids content from Canada, Mexico, or USMCA-compliant sources.
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
• Obtain USMCA certificate of origin specifying compliance with 1806.20.94 non-fat solids requirements
• Document cocoa processing origin to validate note 10(b)(2) preferential treatment eligibility
• Avoid misclassification by confirming product meets minimum 32% non-fat cocoa solids threshold