Traditional German Lebkuchen Gingerbread from China
Traditional German Lebkuchen Gingerbread is made with honey, spices like ginger and cinnamon, and often topped with chocolate or icing. It falls under tariff item 1905.20.00 as 'gingerbread and the like' due to its spiced, baked nature, provided any chocolate coating does not exceed the cocoa threshold.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
3%
Import Tips
• If the Lebkuchen is coated with chocolate, verify the cocoa content on a defatted basis stays under 6% for this tariff item
• Ensure honey and spice ingredients are properly declared for CFIA compliance
• Provide the CBSA with the product's country of origin to determine applicable duty rates