Diabetic-Friendly Chocolate Coating Wafers from Japan
Sugar-free chocolate coating wafers for confectionery enrobing lines, made with high-cocoa content and maltitol syrup. Classified in HTS 1806.90.59 as bulk chocolate not for retail sale, eligible for USMCA 9823.10.24 treatment under note 10(b)(2) regional value content rules. Used in commercial candy production facilities.
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
• Provide certification of sugar alcohol content and zero sucrose; ensure industrial wafer form factor (>10kg packaging); include USMCA certificate of origin specifying note 10(b)(2) compliance for duty-free entry