Chocolate-Dipped Gingerbread from Japan
Chocolate-Dipped Gingerbread consists of gingerbread pieces coated in dark chocolate, combining spice and cocoa flavors. It falls under tariff item 1905.20.00 as long as the cocoa content, calculated on a totally defatted basis, does not exceed 6% by weight, per Chapter 19 Note 3.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
3%
Import Tips
• Calculate the cocoa content on a totally defatted basis to ensure it stays under 6% for this tariff item
• If cocoa exceeds 6%, the product may fall under heading 18.06 instead
• Provide the CBSA with a detailed ingredient breakdown and cocoa percentage