Frozen Chocolate Chip Cookies
Frozen chocolate chip cookies are pre-baked sweet biscuits loaded with chocolate chips, fully frozen for extended shelf life. They are classified under this tariff item as 'Other' sweet biscuits, provided the cocoa content does not exceed 6% by weight on a totally defatted basis, and they meet the value threshold.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3% | — | 3% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cocoa content exceeds 6% by weight on a totally defatted basis
Higher cocoa content moves the product to Chapter 18.
If the cookies contain 25% or more by weight of wheat and are within the access commitment
Wheat content triggers a specific tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the cocoa content is below 6% on a totally defatted basis to stay in Chapter 19
• Ensure the frozen state does not affect classification
• Confirm the value is 44¢/kg or more including packaging
Related Products under Tariff item 1905.31.29
Frozen Cranberry Oat Biscuits
Frozen cranberry oat biscuits are chewy sweet biscuits with dried cranberries and oats, frozen for distribution. They fall under this tariff item as 'Other' sweet biscuits, with no cocoa, and meet the value threshold of 44¢/kg or more on net weight including packaging.
Frozen Double Chocolate Biscuits
Frozen double chocolate biscuits are sweet biscuits with chocolate dough and chunks, frozen but with low cocoa content. They are classified under this tariff item as 'Other' sweet biscuits, provided the cocoa content does not exceed 6% by weight on a totally defatted basis, and they meet the value threshold.