Peanut Butter Filled Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar
A semi-sweet chocolate bar filled with creamy peanut butter, classified under tariff item 1806.31.00 for other confectionery fillings. The peanut paste blended with sugar forms the core, encased in a balanced cocoa-sugar shell.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the peanut butter is mixed into the chocolate
Homogeneous mixtures are classified as unfilled chocolate.
If sold as peanut butter cups
Cup-shaped candies are not in bar form and fall under this heading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify under 1806.31.00 as a filled chocolate bar
• Ensure the peanut butter filling is fully enclosed and stable
• Provide ingredient specifications to the CBSA to confirm the filling content
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