Frozen Peanut Macaron Biscuits
Frozen peanut macaron biscuits are delicate almond-peanut meringue sweet biscuits, frozen for patisserie supply. They are classified under 1905.31.99 as 'other' sweet biscuits, as they do not fit the specific subheadings for wheat-based or high-value products.
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 biscuits contain 25% or more by weight of wheat
Wheat-heavy sweet biscuits fall under a different subheading with potential tariff rate quotas.
If valued at 44¢/kg or more and without peanut content
This covers other sweet biscuits above the value threshold, excluding peanut-based products.
If the product is not a sweet biscuit but another bakery product
Other bakers' wares not elsewhere specified fall under this heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the product as a sweet biscuit; the meringue nature does not exclude it from heading 1905
• Provide ingredient and freezing documentation to the CBSA
• If the biscuits contain 25% or more wheat, check if a quota allocation is needed under alternative tariff items
Related Products under Tariff item 1905.31.99
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.
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%.