Artisan Chocolate Modeling Paste from Japan
Professional chocolate modeling paste for cake decorations, made with USMCA couverture chocolate and fondant sugar. Enters under HTS 9823.10.22 as 1806.90.39 USMCA preparation per 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
• Document plasticity and workability specs; declare sugar/cocoa ratio; maintain USMCA content records