Erythritol Chocolate Covered Cashews Slabs from Japan
Cashews coated in erythritol-sweetened semi-sweet chocolate, bulk packed in 2.5kg slabs. Qualifies under 1806.20.98 as chocolate preparations >2kg without added sugar, for USMCA preferential tariff treatment via 9823.10.21.
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
• Document erythritol purity and sourcing for regional value content verification
• Entry summary must specify exact block weights exceeding 2kg threshold
• Beware nut/chocolate ratio scrutiny; chocolate must be principal component