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%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
• 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