Flavored Chocolate Milk Solids
Concentrated milk solids granules coated in cocoa, used for baking or direct consumption. This product is classified under tariff item 1806.90.90 as an 'other' food preparation containing cocoa, since it is not a preparation excluded by Chapter note 1 and is not sugar confectionery of heading 18.06.
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% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the granules are in blocks, bars or tablets weighing more than 2 kg
Heading 18.06 includes chocolate in blocks, bars or tablets, which may apply if the product is not in granular form.
If the product is primarily milk solids with only a minor cocoa coating
If the cocoa content is minimal and the product is essentially dried milk, it may be classified under heading 04.02 for milk and cream.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product does not contain malt extract or other ingredients that would shift it to heading 19.01
• Provide a detailed ingredient list and manufacturing process to the CBSA to justify classification under 1806.90.90
• Check if the product meets Canadian food labelling requirements for cocoa and dairy content
Related Products under Tariff item 1806.90.90
Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips
Semi-sweet chocolate chips for baking, with cocoa content and milk solids below 21% by weight. They are a food preparation containing cocoa, not excluded by chapter note 1, and fit the 'Other' item.
Bulk Chocolate Dairy Crumb
Bulk chocolate dairy crumb made from cocoa liquor, milk powder, and sugar, used as an ingredient in confectionery manufacturing. It contains milk solids and falls under tariff item 1806.90.90 as an 'other' food preparation containing cocoa not elsewhere specified.
Butterfat-Enriched Cocoa Butter Equivalent
A cocoa preparation mimicking butter, enriched with more than 5.5% dairy butterfat, used for confection molding in professional tempering processes. It is classified under tariff item 1806.90.90 as an 'other' food preparation containing cocoa, as it is not a preparation excluded by Chapter note 1 and is not sugar confectionery.
Chocolate Baking Wafers with Milkfat
High butterfat chocolate wafers designed for industrial baking and confectionery production, containing over 5.5% butterfat and milk solids. They are classified under tariff item 1806.90.90 as an 'other' food preparation containing cocoa, as they are not a preparation excluded by Chapter note 1 and are not sugar confectionery.
Chocolate Condensed Milk
Sweetened condensed milk flavored with cocoa, containing significant cows' milk solids. It fits under 1806.90.90 as an 'other' food preparation containing cocoa, given its composition and use.
Chocolate Dairy Creamer Powder
A powdered creamer with cocoa flavoring and cows' milk components for coffee or beverages, providing dairy richness. It is classified under 1806.90.90 as an 'other' food preparation containing cocoa, not elsewhere specified.