Xylitol-Sweetened White Chocolate Buttons from Japan
White chocolate buttons using xylitol as primary sweetener with cocoa butter and milk solids, classified in 1806.90.49 for low-sugar chocolate preparations. Enters duty-free under USMCA 9823.10.23 when meeting subchapter note 10(b)(2) criteria.
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
• Include certificates verifying xylitol purity; ensure proper white chocolate composition per FDA standards; monitor USMCA quota availability