Almond Biscotti
Almond Biscotti are twice-baked, crunchy sweet biscuits containing almonds and anise. They are classified as sweet biscuits under tariff item 1905.31.99 because they are not certified as low-protein, do not contain 25% or more wheat, and are not frozen or peanut-containing.
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 certified by Health Canada as special low protein or protein-free
This item covers low-protein or protein-free sweet biscuits.
If containing 25% or more wheat and within access commitment
Sweet biscuits with high wheat content fall under this item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not certified as low-protein by Health Canada, as that would change the tariff item
• Verify the wheat content is below 25% to avoid access commitment classifications
• Keep commercial invoices detailed for CBSA classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1905.31.99
Animal Crackers
Animal Crackers are sweet, shaped biscuits mimicking animals, often sugar-coated. They are classified under tariff item 1905.31.99 as they are sweet biscuits without special certifications or high wheat content.
Butter Cookies
Butter Cookies are delicate, rich sweet biscuits made primarily of butter and sugar. They fall under tariff item 1905.31.99 as sweet biscuits, provided they do not contain high wheat content or special certifications.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies are crunchy sweet biscuits made with flour, sugar, butter, and chocolate chips. They are classified under tariff item 1905.31.99 as sweet biscuits, as long as cocoa content is not excessive (under 6% on a defatted basis).
Digestive Biscuits
Digestive Biscuits are semi-sweet whole wheat biscuits with malt extract, designed for tea-time snacking. They are classified under tariff item 1905.31.99 as sweet biscuits, provided they do not contain 25% or more wheat or special certifications.
Digestive Ginger Biscuits
Digestive Ginger Biscuits are whole wheat biscuits with ginger spice and sugar, a sweet variant of digestives. They are classified under tariff item 1905.31.99 as sweet biscuits, assuming wheat content is below 25%.
Fig Newton Bars
Fig Newton Bars are soft cookies with fig paste filling and a sweet biscuit base. They are classified under tariff item 1905.31.99 as sweet biscuits, provided they do not contain high wheat content or special certifications.