Traditional German Lebkuchen Gingerbread from Germany
Traditional German Lebkuchen, a gingerbread 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, provided any cocoa content stays within Chapter 19 limits.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
3%
Import Tips
• Check the cocoa content if chocolate-topped; if over 6% defatted, it may be reclassified to heading 18.06
• Provide a detailed ingredient list to CBSA to confirm the gingerbread base
• Ensure the product is properly labeled with country of origin and ingredients