Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Truffles from Japan
Premium sugar-free dark chocolate truffles made with cocoa mass, cocoa butter, and sugar substitutes like maltitol or erythritol, containing less than 65% sugar. Classified under HTS 1806.90.49 as chocolate and preparations not containing cocoa in blocks, slabs or bars, and other products not elsewhere specified with reduced sugar content. Entered under 9823.10.23 as qualifying USMCA goods 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
• Verify USMCA origin certification and ensure sugar content documentation; include lab analysis for sugar-free claims; monitor USMCA note 10(b)(2) quantitative limits