Import duty on Chocolate to Japan (2026)
HS 180690100 · Source: official Japan tariff schedule · Updated 2026-06-09
TL;DR
Chocolate classify under HS 180690100 in Japan. Import duty (10%). On a $1,000 FOB shipment, total taxes due at import ≈ $211 (effective rate ≈ 21%).
Tax breakdown at import
Sample shipment FOB $1,000, origin = China (duty basis: CIF)
| Tax | Rate | Amount (USD) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty | (10%) | $100.50 | |
| Consumption Tax | 10% | $110.55 | Standard 10% (8% reduced for food) |
| Total taxes at import | 21% | $211.05 | as % of CIF |
Japan de minimis
Duty-free below CIF JPY 10,000 (~$60)
Still active; reform legislated to tax low-value imports from ~2028-04
Below ~$60 still exempt now, but the 2028 reform will end it — watch MOF/NTA.
As of 2026-06 · See 13-country de minimis tracker
Full schedule
HS 180690100 details
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