Vegan Dark Chocolate Ganache Filling from Japan
Plant-based dark chocolate ganache filling for pastries, made with USMCA coconut oil, cocoa powder, and agave syrup. Classified under HTS 9823.10.22 as USMCA-origin chocolate preparation in subheading 1806.90.39 per general note 11 and subchapter 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 vegan ingredient sourcing within USMCA; provide lab analysis of cocoa content; ensure compliance with annual import quotas for chocolate TRQ