Mary's Fancy Chocolate Assortment (premium gift chocolate)

Mary's (Mary Chocolate) · Japan (Tokyo / Meguro)
Snacks & Sweets Chocolate Ambient Established export

Heritage Tokyo chocolatier founded 1950, credited with popularizing Valentine's Day chocolate-giving in Japan. The Fancy Chocolate assortment (40/54-piece gift boxes) is a flagship export line made with 100% cocoa butter, sold through US/Asia retailers and gift channels.

The supplierFounded 1950 by Kentaro Hara in Meguro, Tokyo; one of Japan's leading premium chocolatiers; international awards; tourism + Valentine's-driven demand.
Why it sells abroadIconic Japanese Valentine's chocolate brand; 100% cocoa butter; premium gift presentation

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CertificationsTypical: HACCP / ISO (not explicitly published in DB listing)
Pack formats40 pc / 54 pc gift boxes; assorted bonbons; seasonal tins
Shelf lifeTypical: ~6 months ambient (chocolate)
StorageCool, dry, below 25C
Minimum orderTypical: distributor case lots
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks
CapacityTypical: large-scale Tokyo confectionery plant
Container loadTypical: mixed-pallet LCL via importer
PricingPremium gift price tier
OEM / private labelYes - known for B2B/private-label and licensed novelty chocolate
Wholesale & MOQVia distributors / specialty importers (Yami, japan-product.com)
Key exporters & distributorsMary Chocolate Co., Ltd. (direct/export div.), specialty Japanese-food importers
Export regulationContains milk/soy; label per destination; cocoa-product import rules
Market demandStrong gifting demand in East Asia and Japanese diaspora in US
How to source itMaker export div. -> overseas distributor -> specialty grocery / e-commerce
Verified sourceshttps://www.theworldfolio.com/interviews/mary-chocolate-blending-japanese-craftsmanship-with-global-tastes-for-the-future-of-premium-confectionery/6865/; https://japan-product.com/ads/mary-chocolate/; https://www.yami.com/en/b/mary-s/1659
MakerMary Chocolate Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan (Tokyo / Meguro)
CategorySnacks & Sweets / Chocolate
Available inUnited States, Taiwan, Hong Kong +2 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelPremium/Gift
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1806.90
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